Monument record MDO7190 - Roke Farm Wheel, Bere Regis
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Summary
One of two iron watermills in parish of Bere Regis.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Pitfield, F P, 1978, The Book of Bere Regis, 84 (Unpublished document). SDO16487.
‘At Hyde and Roke farms two identical water wheels still exist (1978) and are interesting for being principally made of iron. Although the spokes are of wood the water vanes, rims and other portions are of iron, the driving cogs being situated on the insides of the rims, and at Roke much of the driving shaft and mechanisms also survives in good conditions. Both of the wheels were made by Lott and Walne of Dorchester and must have been among the last manufactured in Dorset.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16487 Unpublished document: Pitfield, F P. 1978. The Book of Bere Regis. 84.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 835 961 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 003 154
Record last edited
Oct 4 2021 11:56AM
