MDE21087 - Post-medieval weir at Leeford (Monument)
Summary
The weir is shown on historic mapping at the junction of the East Lyn River with a mill leat.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A weir is shown on the six inch 2nd Edition 1903 Ordnance Survey map. [1] No sign of weir on six inch 1962 map. [2] The weir is depicted and labelled on the 25 inch 1st Edition map. It appears to be associated with the beginning of the mill leat for Brendon Mill (MDE21089). [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 31105
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 31106
- Devon SMR: SS74NE/601
- Devon SMR: SS74NE/601/1
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE21088
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7700 4826 (67m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NE |
| Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
| Civil Parish | COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Jan 18 2021 4:10PM
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