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HER Number:MDV107286
Name:Leat from River Walkham to factory on east side of Horrabridge

Summary

Leat dating to at least the early 19th century, based on cartographic evidence, although may be older. Depicted on the 1840s Tithe Map, supplying factory buildings on the eastern edge of Horrabridge.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 519 698
Map Sheet:SX56NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHorrabridge
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSAMPFORD SPINEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NW/179

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • LEAT (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1840 AD (Between))

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

Leat depicted on the Tithe Map, running from the River Walham to the factory buildings on the eastern side of Horrabridge. (19, 20, 29, 30 and 30a on the Sampford Spiney apportionment).


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

Leat depicted on the late 19th century historic map, with fishponds now added to the south of 'Foxhams'.


Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.

Leat depicted on the modern mapping.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV349431Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital.
SDV355681Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #66791 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV48924Related to: Fishpond on leat east of Horrabridge (Monument)
MDV107289Related to: Foxhams Farm, Horrabridge (Monument)
MDV107287Related to: Leat from River Walkham to Cole's Tenement east of Horrabridge (Monument)
MDV48926Related to: Old Woollen factory in Horrabridge (Building)
MDV48925Related to: Sawmill in old factory site, Horrabridge (Building)
MDV102860Related to: Weir west of Knowle Down (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 27 2014 3:14PM