Monument record 15048/2 - Oak Mill, possible site of an old Watermill at Alpraham

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Summary

A watermill is referenced in documents from the 14th century. The tithe map records the field name Oak Mill at this location. Given as one of two possible locations for the site of the medieval mill.

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Full Description

<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, 09/12/2019. Keogh, D. (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Information and sources about Alpraham mill submitted to the HER.

<2> Bott O J P, 1983, Cornmill sites in Cheshire 1066-1850 Part 2, p.59 (Article in Journal). SCH6105.

Site of an Old Watermill at Alpraham (Vetus Molendium Aquaticum in Alpram.

A fieldname adjoining Southley Farm where shadow marks suggest a small deserted medieval Vill ( 15 Oak Mill 578 593)
1312 EPNS (Cornwall Legh MSS in John Rylands Library); TA Alpraham EDT11

One of two locations for this mill suggested in this source (see also 15048/1)

<3> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester (Book). SCH1389.

A mill at Alpraham referenced.

<4> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 11/2. 1839 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

Alpraham towmship tithe map of 1839 records an Oak Mill plot name.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. 09/12/2019. Keogh, D..
  • <2> Article in Journal: Bott O J P. 1983. Cornmill sites in Cheshire 1066-1850 Part 2. Cheshire History. 11. p.59.
  • <3> Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester.
  • <4>XY Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 11/2. 1839. [Mapped features: #53013 ; #53014 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 5787 5940 (196m by 214m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ55NE
Civil Parish ALPRAHAM, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County ALPRAHAM, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 19 2024 4:27PM