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Summary

A concrete sluice adjacent to the mill tailrace where it rejoins the river. It has no weir or leat attached and it is believed that it could have held a wooden board and that it was constructed in the 20th century to create a bathing pool.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Leat to Belsford Mill potentially dating to the medieval period

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• SLUICE (Built, XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2005, An Archaeological Survey of Weirs in the River Dart Catchment. Draft Report, 2, Appendix 1: Ex. Arch. No. 2 (Report - Survey). SDV356906.

Ex. Arch. No. 2. Watercourse: Harbourne River. Historic function: Served a ?bathing pool.
A concrete sluice adjacent to the mill tailrace where it rejoins the river. It has no weir or leat attached and it is believed that it could have held a wooden board and that it was constructed in the 20th century to create a bathing pool. The sluice which is completely underwater is in good condition.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6538 - Archaeological Survey of Weirs in the River Dart Catchment

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