Aqueducts · South West England
Drake's Leat
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Drake's Leat — aqueduct in Devon, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Drake's Leat, the nearest railway station is Plymouth, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is PL4 0HJ, and entry is free.
About
Drake's Leat is a aqueduct in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "aqueduct in Devon, England". Coordinates: 50.3680°, -4.1320°.
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Official information
The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is the UK's largest aquarium, featuring over 5,000 marine animals and various ocean habitats. Visitors can engage with interactive exhibits, attend talks, and participate in educational workshops focused on marine conservation.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Drake's Leat, also known as Plymouth Leat, was a watercourse constructed in the late 16th century to tap the River Meavy on Dartmoor, England, from which it ran 17.5 miles (28.2 km) in order to supply Plymouth with water. It began at a point now under water at Burrator Reservoir, from which its path now emerges some 10m lower than the typical reservoir water level. It was one of the first municipal water supplies in the country.
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Background
Architecture
Due to lack of funding caused by the war with Spain and the Armada, construction was not started until 1590 and completed in 1591. The construction of the leat was by means of a simple ditch and bank which measured approximately six feet at its widest and was approximately two feet deep. Its course was deliberately meandering and gently sloping so that the water would not flow too fast and erode the banks. It was estimated that it took some thirty five men just over four months to complete the construction. Drake took part in the ceremonial turning of the first sod in December 1590. On 24 April 1591, the supply of water first flowed to Plymouth and the leat was blessed by the rector of…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.3680, -4.1320
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL4 0HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Phone
- +44 844 893 7938
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.national-aquarium.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5305574 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Drake's Leat (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drake's Leat?
- Drake's Leat is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL4 0HJ), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Drake's Leat?
- Drake's Leat — aqueduct in Devon, England.
- How do I get to Drake's Leat?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL4 0HJ.
- Is Drake's Leat a protected site?
- Yes — Drake's Leat is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Drake's Leat free to visit?
- Yes, Drake's Leat is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drake's Leat?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL4 0HJ.