Summary
The mill pond for Piles Mill, receives the water from the leat, either from the overshot wheel, when this is in use, or from the pentrough if the wheel is not running.
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Monument Types
- MILL POND (Medieval to Late 19th C - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
Description
The mill pond receives the water from the leat, either from the overshot wheel, when this is in use, or from the pentrough if the wheel is not running.It is at the northeast corner of the mill building (115157). The overflow goes across the track to the farmhouse and joins the River Aller about 50m from the pond. There is a small stone footbridge over the outflow. The pond is cleaned out every year by the wardens and Acorn Camp volunteers. Condition: good. [1]
References
- SNA65075 - Unpublished document: Isabel J Richardson. 2007. Brandish Street Farm Archaeological Survey.
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. 115652. [Mapped feature: #182800 ]
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
None Recorded
Associated Events
- ENA3149 - Field Survey, Archaeological Survey of the Holnicote Estate 2001
- ENA6548 - Field Survey, Brandish Street Farm Archaeological Survey, 2007
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
- Part of: Piles Mill & Mill House, 157 Allerford, Holnicote Estate (Building) - 115157*0 / MNA139833
- Related to: Cobbling in riverbed, Piles Mill, Allerford, Holnicote Estate (Monument) - 115654 / MNA168190