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HER Number:MDV108148
Name:Sluice about 173 metres downstream of Poor Bridge, Cornworthy

Summary

Sluice marked on first edition Ordnance Survey map on the Barberry Water below Poor Bridge.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 840 547
Map Sheet:SX85SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCornworthy
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCORNWORTHY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SLUICE (Unknown date)

Full description

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

Sluice marked. It's function is unclear but it appears to be associated with a former braid of the river rejoining the main stream at this point.


Exeter Archaeology, 2005, An Archaeological Survey of Weirs in the River Dart Catchment. Draft Report, Appendix 2: Ex. Arch No. 73 (Report - Survey). SDV356906.

(?Old Coombe Mill) Weir. Ex. Arch. No. 73. Watercourse: Barberry Water. Historic function: ?served Old Coombe Mill.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #2268 ]
SDV356906Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2005. An Archaeological Survey of Weirs in the River Dart Catchment. Draft Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. Digital. Appendix 2: Ex. Arch No. 73.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6538 - Archaeological Survey of Weirs in the River Dart Catchment

Date Last Edited:Oct 10 2014 9:53AM