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HER Number:MDV62238
Name:Clapper bridge across Wheal Emma leat

Summary

Vis=25/5/1999 (gerrard, s. ) clapper bridge across wheal emma leat (mpp).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 686 692
Map Sheet:SX66NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHolne
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHOLNE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66NE/254/5
  • Old SAM Ref: 34427

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CLAPPER BRIDGE (Built, XIX to Unknown - 1859 AD)

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV170922.

Des=probert, s. A. J. /rchme holne moor survey/(1997)/1:2500 plan.

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 152639 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(25/05/1999) SX 6860 6923 Clapper bridge across Wheal Emma Leat. Single slab measuring 1.7m by 0.95m and 0.25m thick rests on revetments on both sides of the leat. The bridge stands 0.75m high above the base of the leat. Severe erosion in the vicinity with the leat bank exposed in the area to the north-east of the bridge.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV170922Migrated Record:
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 152639.

Associated Monuments

MDV6268Related to: Wheal Emma Leat (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

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

Date Last Edited:Oct 18 2022 12:24PM