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Summary

Clapper bridge over Brimpts Mine leat dated 1850-55

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Remains of prehistoric field systems and hut circle settlements, as well as funerary monuments above the Cherry Brook Valley, medieval field systems around Huccaby Rings and deserted Coxlake farmstead as well as the Brimpts Tin Mine leat
• Scheduled Monument 1021049: Brimpts Mine, three prehistoric settlements and associated reaves 550m north west of Outer Huccaby Ring

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67SE/527
• Old SAM Ref: 34461
• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• CLAPPER BRIDGE (Built, XIX to Unknown - 1850 AD)

Full description

Bird, R. + Hirst, P., 1995, The Brimpts Tin Mines (Article in Serial). SDV268993.

Bird, R. + Hirst, P., 1996, Brimpts Tin Mines, b1/3/9 (Worksheet). SDV222442.

November 1996. Clapper bridge over Brimpts Mine 1850-55 leat. Two slabs, 1.9 metres wide. Carries a track.

Bird, R. + Hirst, P., 1996, The Brimpts Tin Mines Dartmeet (Monograph). SDV222443.

Historic England, 2024, National Heritage List for England, 1021049 (National Heritage List for England). SDV365835.

Within Scheduled area.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8634 - Brimpts Farm, Duchy Farms Survey
• EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project

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