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Summary

Aqueduct leading from the River Plym to the wheel pit at the Ferro Ceramic Mine to north-east of Shaugh Bridge is shown on 19th century map

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthwork and structural remains of 19th century Ferro Ceramic Mine as well as remains of 16th century Bickleigh Mill, wheelpit and associated leat north of Shaugh Bridge

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• AQUEDUCT (XIX - 1850 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

'Aqueduct' shown on 19th century map at the Ferro Ceramic Mine to the north-east of Shaugh Bridge curving to the north-west from the River Plym to the wheel pit.

Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

Not shown on early 20th century map.

Fletcher, M., 2000, The Ferro Ceramic Mine and Shaugh Brickworks, Meavy, 7, Figure 3 (Report - Survey). SDV360342.

'Site of aqueduct' at the abandoned Dewerstone Iron Mine shown on survey. The aqueduct no longer survives although the 'leat' is visible either as a rock-cut or earthen channel. The 'leat' ran through a conduit constructed of granite slabs under the broad path.

Ordnance Survey, 2017, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359962.

Not shown on modern mapping.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7345 - The Ferro Ceramic Mine and Shaugh Brickworks, Meavy
• EDV7370 - Survey of the charcoal-burning platforms at Goodameavy Woods
• EDV8730 - Shaugh Bridge and North Wood: English Heritage Field Survey Project

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