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Summary

Vis=25/5/1999 (gerrard, s. ) clapper bridge across wheal emma leat (mpp).

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1019591: Medieval farmstead and field system, post-medieval tinworks, prehistoric settlements and cairns north and west of Gibby Coombe

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66NE/254/4
• Old SAM Ref: 34427

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• CLAPPER BRIDGE (Built, XIX to Unknown - 1859 AD)

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV170885.

Des=probert, s. A. J. /rchme holne moor survey/(1997)/1:2500 plan.

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 152638 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(25/05/1999) SX 6855 6909 Clapper bridge across Wheal Emma Leat. Six slabs of stone laid over the leat together measuring 1.6m by up to 3m wide. The bridge stands 0.75m high above the base of the leat. The stones have been cut using the tare and feather method. The stone on the n is a reused gate hanger with two iron hangers still in-situ. Third stone from the south has a piece of metal protruding from its western side. Bridge used by vehicular traffic resulting in considerable erosion in the vicinity.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7100 - Holne Moor Survey

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