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| HER Number: | MDV23647 |
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| Name: | Broadstone Conduit |
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Summary
Round-headed alcove provided for tap and drain at ground level, set in oblong block of masonry. Above the alcove is a recut sandstone plaque representing the town seal and the date 1519.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 877 515 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX85SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Dartmouth |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TOWNSTAL |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX85SE/99
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 387172
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CONDUIT HEAD (XVI to XX - 1519 AD to 2000 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1855-1895, First Edition 1:500 Town Map (Cartographic). SDV338879.
'W.T.' (Water Tap) shown. Map object based on this source.
Department of Environment, 1972, Dartmouth, 10 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV155627.
Broadstone Conduit. Worn tablet with town arms and date which may be 1519, set in snecked rubble masonry above small low level niche formerly with water supply. Cope with rendered battlements, above 6 feet high. In wall at junction with Clarence Street.
Devon County Council, 1975, Dartmouth - Walk about in the Conservation Area & Exploring Dartmouth and Kingswear, 36 (Article in Monograph). SDV352452.
Several old conduit heads survive in the town, at South Town, Broadstone and South Ford Road, for example.
Ordnance Survey, 2013, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV350786.
Map object based on this source.
English Heritage, 2013, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV350785.
Broadstone conduit, at west end of No 47 Clarence Street (No.47 not included). Water conduit. Dated 1519, probably refurbished in 19th century, plaque recut in late 20th century. Snecked local limestone with sandstone detail, mended with concrete. Round-headed alcove provided for tap and drain (both now blocked) at ground level, set in oblong block of masonry. Above the alcove is a recut sandstone plaque representing the town seal and the date 1519. Sandstone cornice above mended with concrete and the top is obscured with ivy, hiding parapet.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV155627 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1972. Dartmouth. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. 10. |
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| SDV338879 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1855-1895. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV350785 | National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2013. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Digital. |
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| SDV350786 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2013. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. |
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| SDV352452 | Article in Monograph: Devon County Council. 1975. Dartmouth - Walk about in the Conservation Area & Exploring Dartmouth and Kingswear. Devon Town Trails: European Architectural Heritage Year. Paperback Volume. 36. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 21 2014 2:30PM |
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