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Summary

Mill room containing one pair of millstones with associated gearing. Formerly had a lean-to roof. Forms part of model farm built in 1840s.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• MILL (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1985, Milton Abbot (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV339694.

Other details: LBS No 92455.

Watts, M., 2002, Week Farm, Milton Abbot, Devon, 14 (Report - Survey). SDV339695.

Week Farm, formerly part of Duke of Bedford's Devon estate, remodelled in 1840s. Farm buildings, of stone and slate, form 3 ranges, west, north and east which, with the farmhouse to the south, define an almost square yard in which there are 2 further buildings. The mill room (J), off the north east corner of the barn (I) was roofless and in an advanced state of decay at the time of the survey, with difficulty of access. Cast iron drive bevel gears, bridging and shafting for single pair of millstones in south west corner. Pair of granite millstones with remains of wooden case etc at first floor level reached by flight of timber steps. Upper floor lit by window on north side. Formerly had a lean-to roof. Other details: Plates XII - XIII.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4328 - Week Farm, Milton Abbot

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