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HER Number:MDV62239
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 685 693
Map Sheet:SX66NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHolne
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHOLNE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66NE/254/6
  • Old SAM Ref: 34427

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV170892.

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

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 152640 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(25/05/1999) SX 6858 6938 Clapper bridge across Wheal Emma Leat. Double span bridge with a central pier in the centre of the leat. The total length is 1.9m, it is 0.9m wide and stands 0.75m high above the base of the leat. The north-east slab is much thinner than the other. North-western slab is resting on a single slab in the centre of the leat whilst the other is resting on two. Severe erosion in the vicinity.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV170892Migrated Record:
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 152640.

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