STAPLEFORD FARM, SOULBURY
Location/Address
None recorded
Type
Other site, structure or landscape
Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.Description
Historical records for medieval to post-medieval watermill
A mill, worth 16 shillings, is mentioned the Domesday Book as belonging to the Manor of Soleberie (Soulbury) (B1). Mill an appurtenance of Chelmscott manor, 1086. Mill (on this manor?) mentioned in 1288. Stapleford Mill, a parcel of Chelmscott Manor, 1550 (B8). Site of medieval mill discussed (B9). Watermill on estate map of 1769 at NGR (B2). Watermill at NGR map 1788 (B3). Watermill at Soulbury, the miller is Jonthan Horne, noted 1798 (B4). Stapleford Mill at NGR 1825 map (B5). Stableford mill - very ancient (B6). Stapleford mill is shown as a corn mill on the OS 1st edition 6in map (B7). Mill ceased work c1907? (B10). A brick wheelhouse, built of unfrogged bricks, is still extant, but none of the rest of the structure remains. The course of the mill leat is still visible as a line of nettles (B11).
Detailed historical notes and 1930s condition. Remains of sluices in 2006 (B12)
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Historical records for medieval to post-medieval watermill
Date Listed
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