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HER Number:MDV21308
Name:Hangar Mill, North Sands, Salcombe

Summary

The mill is first referred to in 1760. It was rebuilt in 1841.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 726 386
Map Sheet:SX73NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSalcombe
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSALCOMBE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX73NW/33
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 397544

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILL HOUSE (Built, XVIII - 1701 AD (Between) to 1800 AD (Between))
  • WATERMILL (Built, XVIII to XIX - 1701 AD (Between) to 1841 AD)

Full description

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

'Hanger Corn Mill' shown on Ordnance Survey 25 inch (1880s- 1890s) map as two large irregular shaped buildings with a leat to the north.

Department of Environment, 1974, Salcombe, 20 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV155971.

Hanger Mill and Millhouse, North Sands. C18 or earlier. 1760 reference. 2 storey 2 window millhouse, stone, plastered and limewashed, casements renewed with glazing bars, central entrance with canopy with slate roof.
Interior, wide stone fireplace with beam above, hewn timber, window seats, pegged roof timbers.
Mill with rebuilding in 1841, together with millhouse forms an L on plan. Formerly 3 storey, stone, large cogged inner wheel damaged, and outer wheel remain.

Devon County Council, 1974, Survey of Watermills in Devon: Gazetteer, 20 (Report - Survey). SDV83967.

Snell, R., 1986, Green Lanes in Devon Project (Un-published). SDV8442.

Pim, R., 1993, Water Power in the South Hams, 12 (Article in Serial). SDV141019.

Bodman, M., 1998, Water-Powered Sites in Devon, 20.40 (Report - non-specific). SDV305931.

Bodman, M., 2003, Watermills and Other Water-Powered Sites in Devon, 161 (Report - Interim). SDV325576.

Hanger Mill' at Malborough mentioned in 1850.

Ordnance Survey, 2024, Mastermap 2024 (Cartographic). SDV365834.

Hanger Mill marked.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV141019Article in Serial: Pim, R.. 1993. Water Power in the South Hams. Kingsbridge History Society Recorder. 9. Unknown. 12.
SDV155971List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1974. Salcombe. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 20.
SDV305931Report - non-specific: Bodman, M.. 1998. Water-Powered Sites in Devon. A4 Spiral Bound. 20.40.
SDV325576Report - Interim: Bodman, M.. 2003. Watermills and Other Water-Powered Sites in Devon. A4 Spiral Bound. 161.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV365834Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2024. Mastermap 2024. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #142581 ]
SDV83967Report - Survey: Devon County Council. 1974. Survey of Watermills in Devon: Gazetteer. Devon County Council Report. Unknown. A4 Bound. 20.
SDV8442Un-published: Snell, R.. 1986. Green Lanes in Devon Project. Green Lanes in Devon Project. Not applicable. Unknown.

Associated Monuments

MDV51935Related to: Hangar Mill, Leat (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 19 2024 3:03PM