Circular weir, Town Mill, Mill Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon

Detail of a circular weir at the Town Mill in Ottery St Mary. It was constructed in 1790 when the river was harnessed to supply power to the textile factory and the corn and grist mill.

Location

Devon Ottery St Mary

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

weir river industry Georgian (1714 - 1836)