Monument record FSG 009 - Abbots Mill; Fornham Park (PMed)
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Summary
Site of PMed mill (& leat), as shown on 1769 map, and named `Flower Mill'(S2) see details.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8407 6809 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86NW |
| Civil Parish | FORNHAM ST GENEVIEVE, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of PMed (also see Med) mill (& leat), as shown on 1769 map, and named `Flower Mill' (S2).
One miller is recorded in the parish in 1550-1599, two in 1600-1649 (S1). Probably gone by 1783 as not shown on Hodskinson's map (S3). (Bowen's map damaged at this location).
Waterwheel visible from th e footpath on the north side of the river Lark at Approx TL8406 6802.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: copy (S2).
- <S1> SSF7028 Bibliographic reference: Goult. W. 1990. A Survey of Suffolk Parish History: W Suffolk,.
- <S2> SSF22858 (No record type): Warren T, map, `Survey of Fornham St Genevieve', 1769, SRO (Bury).
- <S3> SSF7563 Cartographic materials: Hodskinson, J.. 1783. The County of Suffolk surveyed.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 11 2006 10:42AM