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Summary

Earthwork remains of leats and water channels at Meavy Head which once provided water to the tinworks there. Most of the leats are slight linear earthworks of between 0.5m and 1m wide, and are silted to a depth usually less than 0.5m. The longest section of leat probably diverted rainwater run-off from the southern slopes of North Hessary Tor, to be collected in small reservoir at the head of the openwork.

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 5824 7364 Earthwork remains of leats and water channels at Meavy Head which once provided water to the tinworks there. Most of the leats are slight linear earthworks of between 0.5m and 1m wide, and are silted to a depth usually less than 0.5m. The longest section of leat probably diverted rainwater run-off from the southern slopes of North Hessary Tor, to be collected in small reservoir at the head of the openwork. [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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