Granite Bridge, Devonport Leat, near Burrator, Dartmoor, Devon UK
N 50° 30.715 W 004° 01.457
30U E 427375 N 5596051
A granite bridge on West Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM7AD8
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/26/2009
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This is one of many granite bridges on 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.
Trail Name: Moorland route
Approximate Length of Bridge: 6
Obstacle: Devonport Leat
Trail Type: Earthen/Packed Dirt
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Visit Instructions:
Photos are encouraged, but not required.