MDE21887 - Post-medieval weir on Dane's Brook (Monument)

Summary

The weir is shown on historic mapping and fed a leat supplying New Mill to the northeast.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A weir is depicted and labelled at SS 8569 3002 on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. It fed a leat supplying New Mill to the northeast. [1] The weir is not shown on the Tithe Map for West Anstey; however, the leat was in place at that time, and the weir may also have been extant. [2] The weir and leat are not shown on the 2021 MasterMap data. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #47171 ]
  • <2> Map: Bad-, H and Bad-, R.L.. 1840. West Anstey Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2021. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 72017
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8569 3001 (31m by 45m)
Map sheet SS83SE
Civil Parish WEST ANSTEY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Apr 11 2021 9:39PM

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