Monument record MLI30705 - CORN DRYING KILN, KINGS MILL
Summary
CORN DRYING KILN, KINGS MILL
Type and Period (1)
- CORN DRYING OVEN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Medieval grain drying plant located at Kings Mill. A rare type for this area. {1}
The old grain-drier was demolished in 1967. The drier was dated to about 1865 although the building was older. Kings Mill itself dating from c1700, has in recent years been converted into recreation centre. Some machinery remains in a separate part of the building,{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3292 Index: SMR cards for Stamford. STAMFORD. TF 00 NW:AT,1967, -.
- <2> SLI2237 Index: 1974. EAST MIDLANDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL BULLETIN. -.
- <3> SLI4822 Bibliographic Reference: BIRCH, N.C.. 1972. Stamford: An Industrial History. pp.23-24.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 027 069 (point) |
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Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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