Building record MLI33474 - Molecey House and Mill, West Deeping

Summary

Former 17th century mill, with attached late Georgian house and granary.

Type and Period (3)

  • (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1600 AD to 1950 AD?)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1773 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1773 AD to 1950 AD?)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Molecey House and Mill are of three storeys and built of rubble stone. The three-bay late Georgian house, with its handsome wooden four-column Tuscan doric porch, is on the right. The mill on the left is earlier. {1} Former 17th century mill, with attached late Georgian house and granary. Laid out in an L-shaped block, and built of squared limestone rubble with ashlar quoins and dressings, and banded work to sides and granary. Collyweston slate roof with raised stone coped gables. The 17th century water wheel to the rear of the mill was modified in the 19th century, but survives intact and is thought to be in working order. Much of the mill machinery is also still present. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.791.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 13/279.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 12448 09822 (36m by 29m) Surveyed
Civil Parish WEST DEEPING, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

May 16 2022 9:06AM

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