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Melin Water Mill

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 00144g
Trust : Glamorgan Gwent
Community : Henllys
Unitary authority : Torfaen
NGR : ST26959153
Site Type (preferred type first) : Medieval Water mill

Summary :
Comparatively modern 2-storeyed mill of stone rubble & brick. It is roofless & contains 2 modern millstones. The mill race has been filled in.

Description :
Comparatively modern 2-storeyed mill of stone rubble & brick. It is roofless & contains 2 modern millstones. The mill race has been filled in.

Sources :
Bowden R, and Roberts, R. , 2012 , GGAT 113: Mills and Water Power in Glamorgan and Gwent
Maynard, D. J. , 1994 , Archaeological Appraisal New Main, Pant-Yr-Eos, Henllys, Gwent ( © GGAT)
Rees, W , 1932 , South Wales and Borders in 14th Century
01/MM Record Card/OS//1957/ST 29 SE 10/
02/PM Map//Rees W/1932/S.Wales & Border in 14th C/

Events :
E003834 : New Main, Pant-Yr-Eos, Henllys, Gwent (year : 1994)
E004204 : Mills and Water Power in Glamorgan and Gwent (year : 2012)
E004207 : Field Visit to Melin (year : 2012)
E008475 : Former British Ironworks, Talywain, Aberyschan, Torfaen (year : 2022)

Related records
GGAT Historic Environment Record (HER) 05013g

Compiled date : 28-01-1988


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