Building record MDO46153 - Puncknowle Mill
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Summary
The mill dates to the 17th century and comprises a two storey building. It has been converted into use as a dwelling forming part of West Mill Farm.
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Full Description
0 16/13 II Puncknowle Mill
Rubble and thatched. 2s. Casements. Coat of arms over entrance.
C.17 with C.18 addition to E. <2>
Puncknowle Mill is a 17th century two storey rubble building which has been much altered. There is a weathered coat or arms over the south doorway. <3>
The building is now known as West Mill Farm, and is at present being repaired for occupation <4.1>. It is of stone with a thatched roof and consists of a disused corn mill now used as a barn, with a cottage incorporated in the structure. The building is of two storeys; with comparatively modern windows. There is a defaced shield carved from stone and set into the house wall. The building is at present unoccupied but in a good state of repair. <4>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1903.
- <2> SDO17327 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 1950. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Bridport Rural District 1950.
- <3> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 190.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 25-APR-55.
- <4.1> SDO19731 Verbal communication: Saunders, Mrs S A. Oral: Mrs S A Saunders (owner), Manor Farm, Nether Cerne.
- <5> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1968.
- <6> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OS55/F114/4.
- <7>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450488. [Mapped feature: #635779 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5331 8961 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Puncknowle; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 12 2023 7:31PM
