MEM22410 - Post-medieval millstone at Pooks Cottage (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 815 461 A corn mill was situated at the south corner of a field called "Mill Cleeve" (named in deeds) near Mill Hill and another field called "Mill Cleeve". Two 2 feet diameter granite stones were taken from the site, one of which is built into the wall of a cottage. [1] One of the old granite millstones from the corn mill is built into the top of the south wall of "Poocks Cottage" at SS 8140 4636. Too high up to be measured it appears to be about 0.6 metres diameter. There is no trace or knowledge of the alleged second stone. [2,3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. D Warren,30 November 1977, SIAS.
- <2> SMO7324 Unpublished document: Sainsbury, I.S.S. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 22 November 1995.
- <3> SEM7412 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1972. 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. Sheet SS8146.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1107251 (Original Monarch entry: 1107251)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11498
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW38
- National Park
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1107251
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33875
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8139 4636 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NW |
| Civil Parish | OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 27 2021 12:32PM
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