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| HER Number: | MDV54298 |
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| Name: | St James Mill |
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Summary
Site of a mill mentioned in the 12th century associated with St James's Priory
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 930 909 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX99SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Exeter |
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| District | Exeter |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | HEAVITREE |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX99SW/2/1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WATERMILL (XII to XIV - 1101 AD to 1400 AD (Between))
Full description
1919, Untitled Source (Monograph). SDV339465.
Jackson, A. M., 1972, Medieval Exeter, the Exe and the Earldom of Devon, 71 (Article in Serial). SDV339439.
Weddell, P. J., 1987, St. James' Priory, Exeter (Report - Assessment). SDV347691.
A 12th century grant mentions land "in which is made the leat of the water of their mill". This suggests it was already in existence by 1150. Another 12th century grant refers to the "exclusagiam", probably meaning 'sluice', of the mill of the church of St James. The visitation of 1279 also mentions that the Prior had recently repaired 2 mills and was, therefore, penniless. The most obvious topographical features surviving today are the weir called ‘St James Weir’ and mill leat. Jackson states that the weir was built in the last quarter of the 14th century, citing Hooker.
Best, J. + Woodgate, R., 2007, Archaeological Monitoring at St James' Weir, Exeter (Report - Watching Brief). SDV339440.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV339439 | Article in Serial: Jackson, A. M.. 1972. Medieval Exeter, the Exe and the Earldom of Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 104. A5 Paperback. 71. |
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| SDV339440 | Report - Watching Brief: Best, J. + Woodgate, R.. 2007. Archaeological Monitoring at St James' Weir, Exeter. Exeter Archaeology Report. Project 6072. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV339465 | Monograph: 1919. History of Exeter. Unknown. |
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| SDV347691 | Report - Assessment: Weddell, P. J.. 1987. St. James' Priory, Exeter. Devon Religious Houses Survey. 18. A4 Unbound. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV73963 | Related to: River Exe, Mill Leat Weir (Monument) |
| MDV16547 | Related to: River Exe, St James's Weir (Monument) |
| MDV15172 | Related to: St James's Priory (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4302 - Weir to the southeast of St James' Weir
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 15 2011 10:28AM |
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