Site record MDR24038 - Site of Hopping Mill Weir, North of Foundry Mill, Belper
Type and Period (1)
- WEIR (Georgian to Victorian - 1744 AD? to 1853 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Former site of Hopping Mill weir, north of Foundry Mill, Belper, an 18th century structure.
A heritage impact assessment of the Milford Weirs, carried out in 2020, found: 'Hopping Mill Weir was removed by 1853. It was recorded in a painting by Thomas Smith, c1744. A corn mill is first recorded in 1415 and was probably served off a leat with the river dammed to create a more reliable flow into the
leat; given the size of the River, it is likely that there was a weir at this point.' (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR24849 Unpublished document: Mel Morris Conservation. 2020. Milford Weirs, Heritage Impact Assessment, Fish Passage on the River Derwent.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 3476 4570 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELPER, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR5284
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Record last edited
May 26 2024 9:41PM