From watermills to waterworks at Christchurch

£12.00

A booklet, 42pp., with drawings.

Watermills in general: corn milling in Saxon and Medieval times; types of watermill; the use of waterwheels.

A history and summary of watermills in the Christchurch area with specific histories for Throop mill, Place mill and Knapp mill.

Fulling and its impact on Christchurch mills, early water supply and drainage at Christchurch and waterworks at Tuckton and Christchurch.

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  • Author(s): Dear, G. M.
  • Publisher: Bournemouth Local Studies Publications
  • Publication year: 1978
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