Clapper Bridge, Devonport Leat, Near Burrator, SW Dartmoor, Devon UK
N 50° 30.267 W 004° 02.543
30U E 426081 N 5595239
Quick Description: A granite clapper bridge on South West Dartmoor.
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/6/2009 3:56:25 AM
Waymark Code: WM7KRC
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Long Description:
This clapper bridge is one of many over the Devonport Leat.
Devonport Leat is a considerable engineering achievement. It was
built in the 1790's to take fresh water to the ever growing docks
of Devonport in Plymouth, but now it terminates at Burrator
reservoir. The water is taken from the West Dart River and the
Cowsic, north of Two Bridges. Only the Dartmoor section of the leat
survives due to building and modernization within the city of
Plymouth.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Burrator, SW Devon UK
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Footpath
Water or other terrain spanned: Devonport Leat
Location of coordinates: Beside bridge
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
Architect/Builder: Not listed
Construction Date: Not listed
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