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| HER Number: | MDV68089 |
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| Name: | Horse ferry boat in Waterhead Creek, Kingswear |
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Summary
Remains of a 19th century horse ferry boat in Waterhead Creek.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 887 514 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX85SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Kingswear |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | KINGSWEAR |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX85SE/394
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- HULK (Built, XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Ashton, A., et al, 2000, River Dart Case Study Area Survey - University of Plymouth Archaeology Module, 26 (Un-published). SDV337705.
Remains of a horse boat ferry used to perform crossings from Noss Point to Sand Quay. The ferry was propelled across the river by a horse walking around in a special hut. The horse was replaced by a steam pinnace, which towed the ferry across the water. In 1867 a steam ferry was built by Philip and Son to replace the horse drawn ferry. At this time the horse drawn ferry was left in Waterhead Creek to decay.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV337705 | Un-published: Ashton, A., et al. 2000. River Dart Case Study Area Survey - University of Plymouth Archaeology Module. University of Plymouth: Nautical Archaeology. A4 Stapled + Digital. 26. [Mapped feature: #44160 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | May 20 2020 2:55PM |
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