MSO11507 - Vale mill (Monument)

Summary

A corn mill driven by an overshot wheel.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

"Vale mill" and "Mill Stream" printed on OSAD 6" map. [1] Was a corn mill. Leat from the Washford River at ST02213779 to an overshot wheel. Wheel pit only extant. It was latterly powered by a turbine. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1962. 6" ST03NW.
  • <2> Unassigned: Warren, D Somerset Industrial Archaeology Society. 26.02.76.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7839
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NW22
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 975116
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33884

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ST 0251 3790 (497m by 226m)
Map sheet ST03NW
Civil Parish OLD CLEEVE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Feb 28 2013 2:04PM

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