Monument record 501/1 - Welford Mill
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Summary
The site of a watermill of which only the foundations remain. It possibly dates to the 18th century.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Welford Mill was ruined by 1925.
{2} Shown as disused on 1880s mapping.
{3} Only slight traces of the foundations of the mill buildings survive indicating small rectangular structures of brick and stone. The mill race is now dry. No evidence of the date of the mill was gained but the race and building layout is similar to nearby 18/19th c. mills - SP 68 SW 10 & SP 68 SW 13
<1> 1925, Journal of The Northamptonshire Natural History Society and Field Club, p.13 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN13706.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1880, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 Inch Mapping Series (22.08), (part checked) (Map). SNN105990.
<3> WW, 1960, Field Investigators Comments, F1 WW 27-JUN-60 (Note). SNN111457.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN13706 Journal: 1925. Journal of The Northamptonshire Natural History Society and Field Club. Northants Natural History Soc & Field Club Journal. 22. N.N.H.S.& F.C.. p.13 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN105990 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1880. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 Inch Mapping Series (22.08). 25 inches to 1 mile. Sheet 22.8. Ordnance Survey. (part checked).
- <3> SNN111457 Note: WW. 1960. Field Investigators Comments. F1 WW 27-JUN-60.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 63920 81272 (154m by 331m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 342245
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 7:13PM
