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HER Number:MDV62972
Name:Hydroelectric generator at Mill House, Christow

Summary

Privately owned hydroelectric generator installed at the Mill House, Christow in 1920 using an overshot waterwheel. It was not in use in 1995.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 834 850
Map Sheet:SX88NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishChristow
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCHRISTOW

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX88NW/201

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HYDROELECTRIC POWER STATION (XX - 1920 AD to 1929 AD (Between))

Full description

Harris, W. B., 1995, Hydro-Electricity in Devon: Past, Present and Future, 286 (Article in Serial). SDV125385.

Privately owned hydroelectric generator installed at the mill house, christow in 1920 using an overshot waterwheel. It was not in use in 1995.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV125385Article in Serial: Harris, W. B.. 1995. Hydro-Electricity in Devon: Past, Present and Future. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 127. A5 Paperback. 286.

Associated Monuments

MDV118258Related to: Christow Corn Mill (Building)
MDV118260Related to: Mill Cottages, Christow (Building)
MDV118259Related to: Mill pond, Christow (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 13 2017 10:55AM