MEM24926 - Shetter's Pool and post-medieval weir north of Bridgetown (Monument)

Summary

A weir is marked on historic mapping, with the downstream side labelled "Shetter's Pool". A leat leaves the river on the upstream side of the weir. A salmon leap is also present on the weir.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The Tithe Map for both Winsford and Exton Parishes depicts a mill leat leaving the River Exe at SS 9232 3377. The river forms the boundary between the two Parishes. [1,2] The 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map depicts a weir in this location, with the downstream side labelled "Shetter's Pool". A leat leaves the river on the upstream side of the weir, which may have been constructed to facilitate this. [3] The weir is shown and labelled on 2021 MasterMap data, as is the pool. The leat also appears to be in situ at this time. A salmon leap is also labelled on the northwestern end of the weir, at SS 9231 3378. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: 1838. Exton Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <2> Map: 1839. Winsford Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2021. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9231 3376 (25m by 61m)
Map sheet SS93SW
Historic Parish EXTON
Historic Parish WINSFORD
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 3 2022 11:44AM

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