MSO7440 - Post-medieval water pumping mill at Woodcocks Ley Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The site of a post-medieval water pumping mill at Woodcocks Ley Farm. A small overshot wheel was used to drive pump for farm water supply. It was in a small stone building, originally with a slate roof. Set into bank of pond. Wheel was 4.5 feet in diameter and 14 inches wide with 36 buckets made of metal. "Huxtable patent" on wheel. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
External Links (1)
- www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1127272 (Original Monarch entry: 1127272)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11353
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NE24
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1127272
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33709
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8816 4507 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NE |
| Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 21 2022 11:18AM
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