Monument record MDO47278 - Farm water wheel, launder and pond, Toller Fratrum
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Summary
Farm water wheel and cast iron launder.
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
SY 577972. Toller Fratrum Farm wheel and launder. A large farm wheel measuring about 25ft by 3ft and mostly under-ground, had a mill pond (shown on OS 1:2500 1889 but apparently covered by buildings on OS 1:10000 1976) supplied by a cast iron launder which crossed a 25ft deep road cutting. Both the
wheel and launder are by Sprake of Bridport and the later is dated 1832. Recommend Schedule. <1>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1973, Recommendations of CBA Panel on Industrial Monuments Dorset, 3 (Monograph). SWX2360.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 450753 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5773 9729 (81m by 102m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 40
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450753
Record last edited
Oct 28 2023 8:18AM
