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enough to get the desired supply from, on the theory 

 that its area was too small for a sufficient rainfall. He 

 recommended that the supply should be taken from the 

 neighbouring valley of Mary Mills. There was, however, 

 a strong opposition to this scheme, on the part of many 

 of the inhabitants, on the ground of expense. 



In the meantime, "a plan and estimate of a proposed 

 alteration in the Combe Royal valley, with a view to 

 increase the supply of water to the town, was produced 

 by Mr. Thomas Moore, and it was resolved that the same 

 should be submitted to Mr. Luscombe for his approval." 

 This was done; and his consent having been expressed, 

 " Mr. Moore was requested to get the work proceeded with 

 at once. " 



In 1872, a new lease was granted by John Luscombe, Esq., 

 for the term of 99 years, from the termination of the existing 

 lease of the water in Combe Royal Valley, to Trustees, 

 twenty-five in number. 



Notwithstanding the improvement in the supply of water 

 since Mr. Moore completed the work he undertook, there is 

 still a deficiency, which might be attended with very serious 

 results. It was, therefore, resolved in October, 1873, " that 

 application be made to John Luscombe, Esq., to allow the 

 pond in the lawn at Combe Royal, to be drawn, and the 

 water therefrom conducted into the town reservoir, according 

 to a plan suggested by Mr. Pulliblank, in the case only of a 

 fire occurring in the town of Kingsbridge ; the committee 

 undertaking to use all necessary precaution to prevent the 

 said pond-water from flowing into the reservoir on any other 

 occasion, or for any other purpose than to be used in case 

 of fire." 



This application was granted, " subject to the condition 



