Listed Building record MWX196 - South Mills, Bridport
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Summary
Possible two-storied mill building of several phases, very heavily converted into housing. The main building of is of 5 or 6 bays with a gabled roof, proportions suggest a late 18th century date. The full-height, 5-bay, narrow gabled extension attached to north side is built of rubble with red brick jambs, it was probably added in the mid-19th century. This has also been converted into housing. To the west is a detached mid-19th century corn mill. It is of 4 storeys, with two remaining bays, the east end of the building has possibly been removed. There is a wide segmental-arched door to east bay. The mill race/ stream is to the east. The added rubble buildings to south and west have all been modified.
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Full Description
Possible two-storied mill building of several phases, very heavily converted into housing. The main building of is of 5 or 6 bays with a gabled roof, proportions suggest a late 18th century date. The full-height, 5-bay, narrow gabled extension attached to north side is built of rubble with red brick jambs, it was probably added in the mid-19th century. This has also been converted into housing. To the west is a detached mid-19th century corn mill. It is of 4 storeys, with two remaining bays, the east end of the building has possibly been removed. There is a wide segmental-arched door to east bay. The mill race/ stream is to the east. The added rubble buildings to south and west have all been modified. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1299 Map: Ordnance Survey. Various. Ordnance Survey Map, Dorset Sheets. 1:2500. 1890 OS map, Dorset Sheet 38.10.
- <2> SWX1433 Scheduling record: DOE (HRR). 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: District of West Dorset 1975.
- <3> SWX1452 Article in serial: Bone, M R. 1985. 'The Bridport Flax and Hemp Industry' Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society Journal. 18. p24.
- <4> SDO17323 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/063 South West Textile Mills Project.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1305396.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 46679 92363 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 107
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 154
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1305396
Record last edited
Jul 6 2022 3:26PM