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HER Number:MDV102900
Name:Weir north of Blachford fish pond, Cornwood

Summary

Weir on River Yealm, east of Cornwood, associated with Blachford fish pond. Feature is depicted on the late 19th / early 20th century historic maps as a waterfall.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 612 599
Map Sheet:SX65NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishCornwood
DistrictSouth Hams

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Structural and earthwork remains of early 19th century deer park and associated features including weir, linhay, boat house and bridge, Blachford Manor

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • WEIR (XIX to XXI - 1880 AD to 2012 AD)

Full description

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

"Waterfall" is depicted on late 19th century historic map.

Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

"Waterfall" is depicted on early 20th century historic map.

Ordnance Survey, 2012, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV348725.

Weir is depicted on the modern mapping.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV348725Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2012. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #62405 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV49665Related to: Fishpond at Blachford, Cornwood (Monument)
MDV108245Related to: Original course of the River Yealm at Blachford (Monument)
MDV102899Related to: Weir at Blachford, east of Cornwood (Monument)
MDV102898Related to: Weir south of Blachford, Cornwood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 24 2023 8:56AM

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