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HER Number:MDV42470
Name:TINNERS RESERVOIR in the Parish of Walkhampton

Summary

Crescentic reservoir 'm' supplied by rainwater.14m long. Good condition. Earthwork standing to 1m high in places. Masonry lining of sluice still partly in place. Built to supply openwork sx57se/202 (newman).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 592 701
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/319
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Newman, P., 1987, The Moorland Meavy - a Tinner's Landscape, 229, 233, fig 4. (Article in Serial). SDV231207.

Crescentic reservoir 'M' supplied by rainwater. Measures 14m long. Good condition. Earthwork standing to 1m high in places. Masonry lining of sluice still partly in place. Built to supply openwork sx57se/202 (newman).

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, 233, fig 4..

Associated Monuments

MDV21077Part of: Willabeam, Walkhampton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7382 - Condition Survey of the Cramber Tor Training Area
  • EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project
  • EDV8711 - Condition Survey of the Cramber Tor Training Area

Date Last Edited:Oct 15 2021 3:28PM

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