The Devonport leat was constructed in the 1790s to carry water from Dartmoor to the expanding dockyards at Devonport. It is fed by the West Dart, Blackabrook, and the Cowsic rivers. It now terminates at Burrator reservoir[?].
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As of the census of 2000, there are 5,013 people, 1,455 households, and 1,223 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,433.7/k ...