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HER Number:MDV45627
Name:Moortown Bridge, Gidleigh

Summary

Bridge described as clapper bridge at above ngr (dcc).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 664 890
Map Sheet:SX68NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishGidleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGIDLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NE/233

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ROAD BRIDGE (Built, XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD? to 1840 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV216910.

Des=dcc highways division weak clapper bridge consultation/(16/10/1992)/in smr.


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV216913.

Des=photo by d. Mccallum (dcc)/(1993)/in archive.


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV40159.

Bridge described as clapper bridge at above ngr (dcc).


Stead, P. M., 1993, Archaeological Assessment of Devon County Council Clapper Bridges, 5 (Report - Survey). SDV138740.

Moortown Bridge. Drystone with no visible feather and tare marks. Single span. Two concrete lintels.


Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit, 1993, Untitled Source (Archive - Survey). SDV138745.

Site visit on 11th November 1993 (P.M.Stead); fair condition. Lintels disturbed to insert concrete lintel on downstream side. Repair to abutments on upstream side.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV138740Report - Survey: Stead, P. M.. 1993. Archaeological Assessment of Devon County Council Clapper Bridges. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 93.88. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5.
SDV138745Archive - Survey: Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit. 1993. Dartmoor Clapper Bridge Survey. A4 Ring Bound.
SDV216910Migrated Record:
SDV216913Migrated Record:
SDV40159Migrated Record:

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 14 2016 10:49AM