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HER Number:MDV33500
Name:Veet Mill Foot Bridge, Drewsteignton

Summary

19th century Vete Mill foot bridge over a tributary of the River Teign.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 735 915
Map Sheet:SX79SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDrewsteignton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishDREWSTEIGNTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX79SW/85
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ROAD BRIDGE (Built, XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Drewsteignton, 50 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV336831.

Vete Mill Bridge. A footbridge over a small stream, a tributary of the River Teign. 19th century. Roughly-shaped blocks of granite. The abutments rise vertically and made of blocks of granite. The stream is bridged by 3 long slabs of granite laid side by side. Galvanised iron railings put there as a parapet in mid 20th century.

Wessex Archaeology, 2007, Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of East Fingle Farm, Drewsteignton, Exeter, 7 (Report - Assessment). SDV338193.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336831List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Drewsteignton. Historic Houses Register. Unknown. 50.
SDV338193Report - Assessment: Wessex Archaeology. 2007. Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of East Fingle Farm, Drewsteignton, Exeter. Wessex Archaeology Report. 64350.03. A4 Stapled + Digital. 7.

Associated Monuments

MDV134745Related to: Leat for Veet Mill, Drewsteignton (Monument)
MDV33499Related to: Veet Mill Farm House, Drewsteignton (Building)
MDV134746Related to: Veet Mill, Drewsteignton (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 5 2024 4:52PM