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HER Number:MDV34952
Name:Weare Giffard Mill Leat Aqueduct

Summary

The Weare Giffard mill leat crosses the stream that divides the parishes of Great Torrington and Weare Giffard by an aqueduct at this location.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 478 214
Map Sheet:SS42SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGreat Torrington
Civil ParishWeare Giffard
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWEARE GIFFARD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Section of the Weare Giffard Leat dating to the 16th century or earlier

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42SE/122

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • AQUEDUCT (Unknown date)

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1906, 29NE (Cartographic). SDV447.

'Aqueduct' shown on OS 6" (1904) map.


Ordnance Survey, 1964, Untitled Source (Cartographic). SDV339898.

No sign of aqueduct on OS 6" (1964) map.


Exeter Archaeology, 1999, Archaeological Assessment of SWW Rothernbridge to Brynsworthy Water Main: Stage 1 (Rothernbridge to Gammaton Moor), 4 (Report - Assessment). SDV449.

The Weare Giffard mill leat crosses the stream that divides the parishes of Great Torrington and Weare Giffard by an aqueduct at this location.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV339898Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1964. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map. Map (Paper).
SDV447Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1906. 29NE. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch Map. Map (Paper).
SDV449Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 1999. Archaeological Assessment of SWW Rothernbridge to Brynsworthy Water Main: Stage 1 (Rothernbridge to Gammaton Moor). Exeter Archaeology Report. 99.90. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 3 2006 5:41PM

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