MDE21439 - Post-medieval leat at Britannia Mine (Monument)

Summary

A short leat runs from mine shaft C (MDE21435) to join a leat (MDE21464). It may have been constructed to assist pumping before the engine shaft (MDE21532) was recommissioned.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A short leat running from Shaft C (MDE21435) to join the upper leat (MDE21464) was probably constructed to assist pumping before the engine shaft (MDE21432) was recommissioned. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Dixon, D.. 1983. Mining and the Community in the Parishes of North Molton, South Molton, Molland and Twitchen, Devonshire. 256, 259.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 46894
  • Devon SMR: SS73SW/43/9
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7449 3359 (9m by 47m)
Map sheet SS73SW
Civil Parish NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Apr 16 2019 1:51PM

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