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Summary

1.4 metres long by 1.05 metres wide clapper bridge formed by a single slab measuring about 0.3 metres thick and supported by leat revetment on both sides. The bridge stands 0.7 metres high above the base of the leat. Some erosion in vicinity.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1019591: Medieval farmstead and field system, post-medieval tinworks, prehistoric settlements and cairns north and west of Gibby Coombe

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66NE/254/3
• Old SAM Ref: 34427

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• CLAPPER BRIDGE (Built, Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD? (Between))

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 152637, 25/5/1999 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

Clapper bridge across Wheal Emma leat. 1.4 metres long by 1.05 metres wide clapper bridge formed by a single slab measuring about 0.3 metres thick and supported by leat revetment on both sides. The bridge stands 0.7 metres high above the base of the leat. Some erosion in vicinity.

Probert, S. A. J., 1997, Holne Moor, Dartmoor, Devonshire. A Landscape Survey by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1:2500 plan (Report - Survey). SDV173671.

Depicted on plan.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7062 - Survey of the Wheal Emma Leat, Dartmoor
• EDV7100 - Holne Moor Survey

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