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HER Number:MDV42467
Name:TINNERS RESERVOIR in the Parish of Walkhampton

Summary

Crescentic reservoir 'j' supplied by rainwater.30m long. Earthwork stands to a height of 1.3m. Sluice opening and diversion channels are clear. Four collecting gutters above the site, one reaching several hundred metres. Built to supply openwork sx57se/215 (newman).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 594 709
Map Sheet:SX57SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork and structural remains of a section of the late 18th century Devonport Leat running from Raddick Hill to Nun's Cross, including extensive tinning remains at Cramber Tor

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/316
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TINNERS RESERVOIR (Early Medieval to XXI - 1066 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Newman, P., 1987, The Moorland Meavy - a Tinner's Landscape, 229, 232, 235, fig 4. (Article in Serial). SDV231207.

Crescentic reservoir 'J' supplied by rainwater. Measures 30m long. Earthwork stands to a height of 1.3m. Sluice opening and diversion channels are clear. Four collecting gutters above the site, one reaching several hundred metres. Built to supply openwork SX57SE/215.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV231207Article in Serial: Newman, P.. 1987. The Moorland Meavy - a Tinner's Landscape. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 119. Paperback Volume. 229, 232, 235, fig 4..

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7382 - Condition Survey of the Cramber Tor Training Area

Date Last Edited:Aug 18 2020 4:06PM