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Middleworth Potato Cave

A wonderful, yet somewhat filled in, potato cave behind the Middleworth Farm ruins. It was first noted by Paul Rendell in 1994.

Reference:

  • Rendell, P. (2023): Exploring Around Burrator – A Dartmoor Reservoir – Updated Edition.

Middleworth Farm

‘Exploring Around Burrator – A Dartmoor Reservoir‘ (2023) by Paul Rendell explains that: “The earliest known reference to this farm seems to be in 1281 when it was called ‘Middelesworthi’… By 1919 Middleworth was abandoned. All that remains today are the ruins of the farmhouse and the large granite barn with the date stone on.” The building of Burrator Reservoir disturbed a lot of farms in the area which led to some of them eventually becoming abandoned.

Reference:

  • Rendell, P. (2023): Exploring Around Burrator – A Dartmoor Reservoir – Updated Edition.

Kingsett Tinners’ Mill Trough

Acknowledgement: Paul Rendell

This small stone trough is within one of the two tinners’ mill here in proximity to Newleycombe Lake, in fact each opposing one another across the water. It is possible that both were connected by a wooden launder. The course of a now dry leat can be found to the south of this trough.

Kingsett Bridge

Notes: This bridge is a replica and not the original. It allows for easy access across the otherwise formidable Newleycombe Lake. Sadly, though, in January 2023 Max Piper and Paul Rendell found out that, after recent flooding, the bridge had become displaced and practically destroyed. Shortly after, Paul Glanville visited and found that it had been put back.

Reference:

  • Sandles, T. (undated): Legendary Dartmoor, Gazetteer.

Acknowledgement: Featured Image and updated NGR courtesy of Fiona Rothwell.