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HER Number:MDV79970
Name:Leat through Point Wood, Whitchurch

Summary

Line of leat shown on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. The leat formerly served a waterwheel on the east bank of the River Tavy, opposite William and Mary Mine.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 467 704
Map Sheet:SX47SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWhitchurch
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWHITCHURCH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • LEAT (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Line of leat shown on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. Map object based on this Source.


Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

Map object based on this Source.


Newman, P., 2011, Mining in the Tavy Valley, West Devon. An Assessment of Archaeological Potential, 42, 61 (Report - Assessment). SDV347105.

Disused earthwork leat which drew water from the east side of the River Tavy to supply a waterwheel at a bend in the river opposite William and Mary Mine. Other details: No. 48.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV346129Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2011. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital).
SDV347105Report - Assessment: Newman, P.. 2011. Mining in the Tavy Valley, West Devon. An Assessment of Archaeological Potential. SW Landscape Investigations Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 42, 61.

Associated Monuments

MDV79940Related to: Wheelpit on east bank of River Tavy, Whitchurch (Monument)
MDV22889Related to: William and Mary Mine, Gulworthy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 18 2011 2:52PM