Sparkes root cellar 1, exterior in hill, Sparkes Beach, Bay Roberts

Root cellar in Bay Roberts discussed by Wilbur Sparkes. Built in late 1800s. Previously owned by used by Sparkes family to store vegetables. Stone foundation built into hillside. Ground level access with double door entrance. Wooden roof structure on top serves as storage area and is accessible from...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Braye, Crystal, Pomeroy, Julie
Format: Still Image
Language:English
Published: 2011
Subjects:
Migration/settlement
Objects
Architecture
building and construction
Buildings
Outbuildings
Root cellars
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_nature/id/701
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Summary:Root cellar in Bay Roberts discussed by Wilbur Sparkes. Built in late 1800s. Previously owned by used by Sparkes family to store vegetables. Stone foundation built into hillside. Ground level access with double door entrance. Wooden roof structure on top serves as storage area and is accessible from cellar interior. Exterior measures 8 m wide by 6.5 m deep, and is 2.9 m tall from ground at door to top of roof.

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