Listed Building record MDO16806 - Millstones, 35a Church Hill, Swanage
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Summary
Watermill built by Ben Barlow, Mill Wright of Southampton, in 1754. There is a stone with the inscription "Ben Barlow Mill Wright of Southampton fecit 1754". The building itself may be of earlier origin. Now 2 houses (ie MDO16636 and MDO16806), "Millstones" comprising the ground and first floor of the original machinery area. It has Purbeck Stone walls and roof and is of two storeys with attics. The wheel was overshot, circa 12 feet diameter and 4 feet wide.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Recorded by NRIM. Photographed. <1>
<1> Royal Commission on Historic Monuments, National Record of Industrial Monuments (NRIM), Recorded by JK Major, 15-Mar-1969 (Index). SDO17399.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1514132 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 02661 78789 (6m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 127
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1514132
Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 4:52PM
