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HER Number:MDV2743
Name:Beer Mill, Clawton

Summary

Beer Mill was originally calling Allin's Mill and is referred to as such in the 17th century. It appears to have gone out of use by the late 19th century.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 356 990
Map Sheet:SX39NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishClawton
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCLAWTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX39NE/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • WATERMILL (Post Medieval to XXI - 1540 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

'Beer Mill (Corn, disused0' marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map.


Bodman, M., 1998, Water-Powered Sites in Devon, 29 (Report - non-specific). SDV305931.

Other details: No. 82.


Bodman, M., 2003, Watermills and Other Water-Powered Sites in Devon, 208 (Report - Interim). SDV325576.

Beer Mill was originally called Allin's Mill. It 1697 it was referred to as Allings tenement and in 1701 to Alling Mile. The name Beer is not recorded until 1842. There is sale contract referring to Beer Mills dated 1891.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV305931Report - non-specific: Bodman, M.. 1998. Water-Powered Sites in Devon. A4 Spiral Bound. 29.
SDV325576Report - Interim: Bodman, M.. 2003. Watermills and Other Water-Powered Sites in Devon. A4 Spiral Bound. 208.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 18 2009 12:17PM