Listed Building record MDO23408 - Mill, Church Street, Upwey, Weymouth
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Summary
Corn mill dated IG 1802 on a stone under the hoist, built of squared and coursed Portland stone with a slate roof. The author Thomas Hardy is said to have used this mill as the inspiration for Overcombe Mill in his novel 'The Trumpet Major'.
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Full Description
The Mill, Church St, Upwey. A tablet on the front is inscribed "IG 1802". The mill retains its machinery with a single overshot iron wheel. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OP10376.
- <1> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 367-68.
- <2> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 434.
- <4> SWX1197 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1980.
- <4> SWX1839 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 14 June 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Weymouth and Portland 1974. 28.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868673.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 66248 85078 (32m by 29m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NE 137
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868673
Record last edited
Jun 27 2022 4:22PM
