Site of 16th century watermill, Mill Farm (EHER 3320)
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Summary
The watermill was built in the late 16th century. The walls were of original brick except on the south east side, which was modern. It was demolished in 1970 but the embanked channel for the mill wheel survives and the remains of the dam can be seen in the adjacent field.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 212 298 (90m by 114m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAMSEY AND PARKESTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Built in late 16th century, walls are of original brick except on the south east side, which is modern. Photo in RCHM. <1> <2>
This water mill was demolished in 1970, although the machinery had already been removed and the building converted to cottages. Timber framed with brick east chimney end, partly of Tudor brick. The embanked channel for the mill wheel survives and the remains of the dam can be seen in the adjacent field. <3>
Photo record in SMR. <4>
Shown on C and A map of 1777 as a corn mill, with water mill symbol. Large mill pond shown behind mill. <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. Vol 3, p193.
- <2> SEX83 Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N.. 1954. The Buildings of England, Essex. p294.
- <3> SEX3180 DESC TEXT: Couchman, C.R.. unknown. SMR.
- <4> SEX12121 Photograph: Couchman, C.. 1970. SMR.
- <5> SEX1417 Map: Chapman, J. and Andre, P.. 1777. Map of the County of Essex (C&A map). Paper.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM22-004