Building record MLI83160 - Youngs Watermill, Kirkby Green, Scopwick
Summary
Youngs Watermill, Kirkby Green, Scopwick.
Type and Period (1)
- WATERMILL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1825 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Young's Watermill was one of five watermills thought to have been powered by the waters of Scopwick Beck. The building was constructed with a mixture of limestone and brick, with many extensions and additions having been made at different times to the original building. The two storey mill building, of stone, originally had an outside wheel but was later extended southwards in brick to enclose the wheel. The mill was working until 1940 when part of the stream was diverted upstream of the mill. It is located halfway between Kirkby Green and the level crossing. {1}{2}
There is a very unusual concentration of surviving mill buildings on this short stretch of Scopwick Beck. The reason for this is that the limestone Lincolnshire Heath has no surface water, but Scopwick lies on the spring line at a point where the water flow was particularly strong. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI8009 Article in Serial: Catherine M. Wilson (ed.). 1983. 'Industrial Archaeology Notes, 1982' in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. vol.18, pp.113-6.
- <2> SLI9583 Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 2004. Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide. NK13, p.48.
- <3> SLI9583 Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 2004. Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide. NK12, p.48.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 08914 57995 (13m by 17m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SCOPWICK, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 12 2024 1:38PM
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