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> SEM7082 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)
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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