Summary
A working grist mill, double overshot known as the Lower Mills at Dunster from at least 1620. The site originated in the medieval period and may be a mill mentioned in Domesday book in 1086
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Monument Types
- WATERMILL (Medieval to Late 19th C - 1066 AD to 1900 AD (between))
Description
A working grist mill, double overshot known as the Lower Mills at Dunster from at least 1620. The site originated in the medieval period and may be a mill mentioned in Domesday book in 1086 Grade II* listed is stone built on the north bank of the River Avill below Dunster Castle. Two timber water wheels side by side. In the 18th century one of the mills may have been converted to a tucking mill. Details of the building and machinery are found in Martin Watts report of 2001.
NB multiple entries listed on EXNP database and duplicated on Pastscape.
References
- SNA64281 - Unpublished document: Martin Watts. 2001. Dunster Mill.
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO09458
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO12018
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO12105
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO9427
- National Park
Associated Events
- ENA5891 - Field Survey, Dunster Mill. Historic building survey Feb 2001
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
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