Imagine drinking from a river that doubles as your town’s main sewer.

 

Until early 13th century, Everything changed in the 1240s thanks to a remarkable acts of generosity. A woman named Alice de Ros of Chettiscombe stepped forward to gift the town a rare and life-saving commodity: a clean, constant supply of running water known as the Town Leat.

Intended to flow forever, this fine stream of water transformed Tiverton from a toxic hotspot into a thriving community, the leat was Tiverton sole source of clean water until the mid 19th century with a total flow of at least 100,000 gallons daily.

 

Without our Leat, Tiverton might not have survived.

 

 

It's our history!

 

We need help from our fellow Tivertonians, either by becoming a member (please click on to download member registration form), donations, and volunteering, and of course don't forget our 7 year event since 1240 Perambulation. 

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