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HER Number:MDV21668
Name:Weir at Steps Bridge

Summary

Mill weir at Steps Bridge, dating to at least the late 19th century, although may be older. Associated with Dunsford Mill and Iron Mill, the edge-tool mill to the east.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 804 883
Map Sheet:SX88NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBridford
Civil ParishDunsford
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishDUNSFORD
Ecclesiastical ParishBRIDFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX88NW/73

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • WEIR (XIX - 1875 AD? (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Swete, R. J. (Revd), 564m/7/177 (Illustration). SDV300240.

Mill Weir at Dunsford. Illustrations by Swete.

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

Weir is depicted on the late 19th century historic mapping.

Ordnance Survey, 2012, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV348725.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV300240Illustration: Swete, R. J. (Revd). 564m/7/177.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV348725Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2012. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #83167 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV80476Related to: Dunsford Mills Leat (Monument)
MDV9510Related to: Iron Mills, Dunsford (Building)
MDV13804Related to: Site of Dunsford Corn Mill (Monument)
MDV37134Related to: Steps Bridge (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2023 4:05PM