MSO12010 - Textile Mill, Weir Cleeve, Dulverton (Monument)
Summary
A textile mill is shown on historic mapping at Weir Cleeve.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
'Textile mill' is printed on the 1970 Ordnance Survey map. [1] It is not shown on the 1962 Ordnance Survey map. [2] The textile mill was forced to close in 1975 due to the recession brought about by the First World Oil Crisis. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SSO1507 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1970. 1:2500 Map. 1:2500. SS9128.
- <2> SEM7220 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560. SS92NW.
- <3> SMO5527 Monograph: Aston, M. and Leech, R.. 1977. Historic Towns in Somerset. Committee for Rescue Archaeology in Avon, Gloucestershire and Somerset. Survey Number 2. P.43.
- <4> SEM340789 Projected and video material: South West Film & Television Archive. 1975. Dulverton textiles in tatters.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34802
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9145 2840 (40m by 48m) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS92NW |
| Civil Parish | DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Oct 19 2020 3:37PM
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