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HER Number:MDV74338
Name:Leat west of Black Torrington Bridge

Summary

Leat shown on 19th century map to the west of Black Torrington Bridge. May have created a water meadow

Location

Grid Reference:SS 467 060
Map Sheet:SS40NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSheepwash
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishSHEEPWASH

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

  • MILL RACE (XIX - 1801 AD? (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Site of a leat shown on 19th century map running south into the island formed by the two branches of the River Torridge. The leat may have created a water meadow on the island.

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

Leat shown on early 20th century map.

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 2:19PM