John M Eyre wrote:
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> Peter
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> Are you considering modern applications and uses of old mining leats? I am
> particularly thinking of hydro-electric schemes on Dartmoor, which utilise
> such systems.
>
An other example would be "Grube Samson" in the German Harz region
which still operates such a system.
They have a huge leat system - quite similar to the one I have seen in Dartmoor
(close to White Works)
There is a booklet explaining the system quite detailed.
I will post it's title and author tomorrow, if you are interested.
Harald
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