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Monument record TR 06 SW 233 - Water Lane Mill, Ospringe
Summary
A water powered corn mill was built beside Water Lane in 1770. It was a two storey weather boarded building with a two storey mill house at right angles to it. The mill was converted to steam power in the late nineteenth century with a square chimney stack being added to the rear of the mill house. The mill was demolished in the 1940s.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0024 6059 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | OSPRINGE, SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of water powered corn mill on Water Lane, Ospringe. Built c.1770, demolished 1940s. A 2 storey weatherboarded building with an outshut extension and 2 storey mill house at right angles. Converted to steam power in later C19 with a square section stack to rear of mill house.
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Photos and text at Maison Dieu Museum, Ospringe (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Photos and text at Maison Dieu Museum, Ospringe.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 29 2008 12:43PM