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HER Number:MDV117963
Name:Weir and Sluice on Home Covert Leat, Sowton

Summary

Weir and sluice probably both early 19th century in date but they may be on the site of an earlier sluice forming part of the water system for medieval fishponds.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 978 920
Map Sheet:SX99SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSowton
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishFARRINGDON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SLUICE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
  • WEIR (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Weir marked.


Debois Landscape Survey Group, 2007, Bishops Court, Devon. Landscape Survey and Management Plan, Appendiz 1: BC20X (Report - non-specific). SDV349911.

Weir and sluice on Home Covert Leat. They are probably early 19th century in date but may be on the site of an earlier sluice forming part of the the water system for medieval fishponds. In poor condition.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV349911Report - non-specific: Debois Landscape Survey Group. 2007. Bishops Court, Devon. Landscape Survey and Management Plan. Debois Landscape Survey Group Report. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. Appendiz 1: BC20X. [Mapped feature: #3669 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV87487Related to: Parkland and Gardens at Bishop's Court, Sowton (Park/Garden)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV5959 - Archaeological Survey, Bishops Court, Devon

Date Last Edited:Dec 15 2016 10:57AM