Listed Building record MDO5149 - Rushton Mill, Tarrant Rushton
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Summary
A water-driven corn mill thought to have been built around the middle of the nineteenth century, and in use until 1920. The two-storey mill is built of brickwork in English bond with a tiled roof, and is attached to the former mill house. In 1985 the mill was reported to have retained much of its original machinery and fittings.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ST 93710598. Rushton Mill, a water-driven corn mill of two storeys, dates probably from about 1800 and was in use until 1920. Much of the machinery remains in good condition. Adjacent on the east is a two storeyed cottage of about 1850. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 113.
- <2> SDO17396 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map. 1:10000. 1976.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209461.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 9369 0598 (9m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Rushton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 063 004
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NW 109
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209461
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Tarrant Rushton 4
Record last edited
Jan 10 2023 5:01PM