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HER Number:176110
Name:BUDE - Post Medieval canal

Summary

The Bude canal widens at this point with a semi-circular pool on the western bank.

Grid Reference:SS 2076 0571
Parish:Bude Stratton, North Cornwall, Cornwall
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Protected Status

  • Conservation Area: BUDE

Other References/Statuses

  • Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 176110

Monument Type(s):

  • CANAL (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

The Bude canal widens at this point with a semi-circular pool on the western bank. The feature may be a "winding-hole" for turning boats, and would have been large enough to serve this purpose for coastal topsail schooners. Possibility that tub boats were sunk here (1).


<1> Pers. Comm., JR Smith (Personal communication). SCO25106.

Sources / Further Reading

[1]SCO25106 - Personal communication: Pers. Comm.. JR Smith.

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

Related records

97Part of: BUDE CANAL - Post Medieval canal (Monument)