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Summary

Salvaged waterwheel installed in the 1940s to drive a generator for producing electricity for the mill cottage, prior to the installation of a mains supply. The wheel is overshot, 3.66 metres (12 feet) diameter by 0.91 metres (3 feet) wide. Of iron construction with timber buckets and sole boards. Stylistically of late 19th century date.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Mill buildings, millpond and mill leat marked on Ordnance Survey 1880s - 1890s at Hudley Mill

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• WATER WHEEL (Installed, World War II to XX - 1940 AD to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Watts, S., 23/10/2013, Hudley Mill, Charles (Personal Comment). SDV352690.

The waterwheel has now been restored.

Watts, M., July 2010, Hudley Mill, Charles, Devon. Repair and Management Plan for the Waterwheel, Leat and Mill Pond (Report - Survey). SDV352689.

Salvaged waterwheel installed in the 1940s to drive a generator for producing electricity for the mill cottage, prior to the installation of a mains supply. The wheel is overshot, 3.66 metres (12 feet) diameter by 0.91 metres (3 feet) wide. Of iron construction with timber buckets and sole boards. Stylistically of late 19th century date.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6299 - Survey of Leat, Pond and Waterwheel at Hudley Mill Charles

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