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HER Number:MDV18196
Name:Topsham Lock, Exeter Canal

Summary

A side lock constructed in 1825 for the convenience of Topsham merchants following the blocking up of lower sluice.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 961 880
Map Sheet:SX98NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishExeter
DistrictExeter
Ecclesiastical ParishEXMINSTER

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX98NE/71

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • LOCK (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Clark, E. A. G., 1968, Untitled Source, 41 (Monograph). SDV337183.

Topsham Lock, Exeter Canal. A side lock constructed in 1825 for the convenience of Topsham merchants following the blocking up of lower sluice (see Monument ID 18194).


Collings, A. G., 1995, Archaeological Assessment of RSPB Reserves at Exminster Marshes and Bowling Green March, Topsham, 4 (Report - Assessment). SDV298230.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV298230Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G.. 1995. Archaeological Assessment of RSPB Reserves at Exminster Marshes and Bowling Green March, Topsham. Exeter Archaeology Report. 95.34. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4.
SDV337183Monograph: Clark, E. A. G.. 1968. The Ports of the Exe Estuary: 1660-1860. Unknown. 41.

Associated Monuments

MDV18147Related to: Exeter Canal (Monument)
MDV18194Related to: Trenchard's Sluice (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 15 2008 3:39PM