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Summary

A network of leats and short water channels on the southern slopes of Cramber Tor which were used to collect and divert water to supply the large tinworks spread across the slopes. Most are slight linear earthworks of between 0.5m and 1m wide, and are silted to a depth usually less than 0.3m. Several of the leats can be seen to be associated with small earthwork reservoirs where water was stored above the working area. It is probable that most of this network relied on seasonal rainwater to fill the reservoirs.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• LEAT (Constructed, XV to XIX - 1450 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Environment Agency WMS, 2022, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DSM 2022 - 1m Last return (Cartographic). SDV365448.

Newman, P., 2023, Walkhampton PAL report data - DRAFT only (replace source when finalised report received) (Report - Interim). SDV365540.

SX 5924 7061 A network of leats and short water channels on the southern slopes of Cramber Tor which were used to collect and divert water to supply the large tinworks spread across the slopes. Most are slight linear earthworks of between 0.5m and 1m wide, and are silted to a depth usually less than 0.3m. Several of the leats can be seen to be associated with small earthwork reservoirs where water was stored above the working area. It is probable that most of this network relied on seasonal rainwater to fill the reservoirs. [Location to be confirmed. Richards, A. F., 27/06/2023].

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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