Monument record 731/3 - Post-medieval water mill, Syresham
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Summary
The first reference to the mill is 1851. The last trade directory reference to a miller here was in 1906. In 1928 the mill was said to have been 'demolished long ago'.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} History:
1851 First reference to a miller at the watermill, John Bukk
1857 Joseph Timms took possession of the mill on payment of £10 and promise to pay rent
1885 By this time steam as well as water power being used at the mill
1906 Last trade directory reference to a miller at the watermill
1928 Mill 'demolished long ago… traces of it can still be seen'
Documentary sources: The watermill is not shown on the 1791 Eyre and Jeffreys' map, Bryant's 1827 map or the 1834 1 inch OS map. 1882 6 inch OS map does show the watermill.
<1> STARMER G., 2002?, Northamptonshire Watermills Survey 2001 - 2002 (H-Z), p.113 (checked) (Report). SNN105521.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN105521 Report: STARMER G.. 2002?. Northamptonshire Watermills Survey 2001 - 2002 (H-Z). N.C.C.. p.113 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6324 4187 (37m by 79m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SYRESHAM, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 21 2020 2:20PM
