Monument record MLI82089 - Medieval Watermill, Aubourn
Summary
Medieval watermill at Aubourn.
Type and Period (1)
- WATERMILL (Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1066 AD? to 1968 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The Domesday Survey recorded a mill at Auborn that rendered 20 shillings. {1}
There has been a watermill at Aubourn watermill since at least 1076 when it was recorded by Geoffrey, the first name on the list of vicars of Aubourn. The mill became derelict in the late 1960's and was demolished in April 1968. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI893 Bibliographic Reference: C.W. Foster and T. Longley. 1924. Lincolnshire Domesday and Lindsey Survey. 18/29.
- <2> SLI7557 Article in Serial: Catherine M. Wilson (ed.). 1978. 'Industrial Archaeology Notes, 1977' in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. vol.13, p.59.
- <3> SLI8288 Photograph: City and County Museum. Photograph of Aubourn mill in parish file. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 913 625 (46m by 46m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AUBOURN HADDINGTON AND SOUTH HYKEHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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