Monument record 163/1/1 - Kingsthorpe Mill, Nether Mill, Wannings Mill, Moss Mill
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Summary
The last reference to a miller here was in 1898. The site is now covered by the embankment of Mill Lane.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} The mill buildings occupied a loop in old road; they were destroyed during straightening of the modern road. This is probably the site of Kingsthorpe Nether Mill which may be of medieval or earlier origin.
{2} Nether Mill was demolished in the early C20th.
{3} Wannings Mill on map.
{4} In late C19th miller was Thomas Moss. He was a popular figure in Kingsthorpe and the mill became known as Moss Mill.
{5} Mentions three watermills at Kingsthorpe, valued at 43s.4d.
{6} One of three mills known previously as Nether Mill and now called Kingsthorpe Mill.
{7} 1086 One of the three Kingsthorpe Mills recorded at the Domesday Survey.
1777 William Manning, miller.
1814 Richad, miller & baker, insured his stock-in-trade in his watermill, with standing and going gearing and machinery and fixtures in same for £280.
1855 Notice of sale of property of Mr Stephen Manning, farmer and miller, deceased, included property in Kingsthorpe but no mention of the mill itself.
1898 Last directory reference to a miller here, Mrs Eliza Moss, using water power.
Site covered by embankment for road from Kingsthorpe to King's Heath.
<1> CADMAN G.E., 1995, SMR REPORT FORM, (unchecked) (Note). SNN50066.
<2> NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, 1987, Watermills in Northampton: History & Survivals, p.7 (checked) (Booklet). SNN15540.
<3> 1767, Kingsthorpe Enclosure Map, (unchecked) (Map). SNN827.
<4> NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, 1987, Watermills in Northampton: History & Survivals, p.7 (checked) (Booklet). SNN15540.
<5> Thorn F.; Thorn C., 1979, Domesday Book: A Survey of The Counties of England, (unchecked) (Series). SNN1170.
<6> Salzman L.F.(ed), 1937, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.81 (checked) (Series). SNN100371.
<7> STARMER G., 2002?, Northamptonshire Watermills Survey 2001 - 2002 (H-Z), p. 83 (Report). SNN105521.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SNN50066 Note: CADMAN G.E.. 1995. SMR REPORT FORM. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN15540 Booklet: NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. 1987. Watermills in Northampton: History & Survivals. N'pton Borough Council. p.7 (checked).
- <3> SNN827 Map: 1767. Kingsthorpe Enclosure Map. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN15540 Booklet: NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. 1987. Watermills in Northampton: History & Survivals. N'pton Borough Council. p.7 (checked).
- <5> SNN1170 Series: Thorn F.; Thorn C.. 1979. Domesday Book: A Survey of The Counties of England. The Domesday Book. 21 (Northamptonshire). Phillimore. (unchecked).
- <6> SNN100371 Series: Salzman L.F.(ed). 1937. The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire. 4. University of London. p.81 (checked).
- <7> SNN105521 Report: STARMER G.. 2002?. Northamptonshire Watermills Survey 2001 - 2002 (H-Z). N.C.C.. p. 83.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 7461 6268 (28m by 38m) Central |
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Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 16 2020 2:53PM