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| HER Number: | 97.32 |
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| Name: | BURMSDON - Post Medieval aqueduct |
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Summary
An aqueduct carrying the now dry Bude canal over the River Tamar to the east of Burmsdon.
Protected Status
- Listed Building (II) 91949: AQUEDUCT, ABOUT 100 METRES EAST OF BURMSDON FARMHOUSE
Other References/Statuses
- Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 97.32
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s):
- AQUEDUCT (19th Century to Unknown - 1821 AD)
Full description
An aqueduct carrying the now dry Bude canal over the River Tamar to the east of Burmsdon. Built in 1821 by James Green, engineer to the Bude Canal. In 1985 EH Listed the structure grade II and described it as freestone rubble with segmental brick arch. It is a single-span aqueduct and the parapets have been dismantled. Part of the brick facing to one arch has collapsed (b1). The aqueduct is now in a poor state of repair and requires urgent remedial work (b2).
<1> Harris, H & Ellis, M, 1972, The Bude Canal, P140 (Bibliographic reference). SCO3447.
<2> Atkins, 2004, The Bude Canal Cornwall and Devon Conservation Plan, 168 (Cornwall Event Report). SCO2755.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO3447 - Bibliographic reference: Harris, H & Ellis, M. 1972. The Bude Canal. P140. |
| [2] | SCO2755 - Cornwall Event Report: Atkins. 2004. The Bude Canal Cornwall and Devon Conservation Plan. 168. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Related records
| 97 | Part of: BUDE CANAL - Post Medieval canal (Monument) |
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