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HER Number:MDV74337
Name:Weir west of Black Torrington Bridge

Summary

Weir shown on 19th century map to the west of Black Torrington Bridge

Location

Grid Reference:SS 468 060
Map Sheet:SS40NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBlack Torrington
Civil ParishSheepwash
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishSHEEPWASH
Ecclesiastical ParishBLACK TORRINGTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Mill Race and Weir, 19th century or earlier, west of Black Torrington Bridge, Sheepwash

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • WEIR (XVIII to XIX - 1701 AD? (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

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

'Weir' shown on 19th century map on the River Torridge to the west of Black Torrington Bridge. The weir is on the boundary between Sheepwash and Black Torrington parishes.

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

'Weir' shown on early 20th century map with a sluice to the south-east.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 13 2022 2:52PM