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Monument details
| HER Number: | TQ 96 SE 94 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Richardsons cement works, by Conyer Creek |
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Summary
An oil mill at Conyer quay was built in 1787-8. It was advertised for sale in 1796 and again in 1797. Five pairs of stones and presses were included in the sale. The mill was taken over by Richardsons cement works in the mid-nineteenth century , when it was used as a grinding mill. At this time it was fitted with a beam engine, but it is probable that it was originally powered by some other means. The ruined remains of the mill can be seen in the garden of a private house.
| Grid Reference: | TQ 9626 6460 |
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| Map Sheet: | TQ96SE |
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| Parish: | TEYNHAM, SWALE, KENT |
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Monument Types
Full description
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A mill at Conyer Quay( TQ 9627 6455), built in 1787-8 was advertised for sale in 1796 and again the following year. Five pairs of stones and presses (probably stamps) were included.(1) The mill was fitted with a beam engine when it was taken over by Richardson's cement works in the mid 19th century though it most likely was powered by some other means originally. It was used as a grinding mill. The cement works had a row of six kilns.(2) Ruined remains of the mill are now to be seen in the garden of a private house. No access to the works possible in 2005 (3)
1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9539.
1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9539.
1982, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11337.
1982, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11337.
1982, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11338.
1982, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11338.
1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11339.
1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11339.
1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11340.
1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11340.
1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11341.
1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11341.
1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11342.
1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11342.
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Brace, HW 1960 'History of Seed Crushing in Great Britain' (London: Land Books) p. 156 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Sattin, DL 1978'Just off The Swale'(Rainham: Meresborough) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<3> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.
Sources and further reading
| Cross-ref.
| Source description | | --- | Photograph (Print): 1982. Photograph. TQ9664/1. print. |
| --- | Photograph (Print): 1982. Photograph. TQ9664/2. print. |
| --- | Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9664/3. print. |
| --- | Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9664/4. print. |
| --- | Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9664/5. print. |
| --- | Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9664/6. print. |
| --- | Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 3236. print. |
| <1> | Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Brace, HW 1960 'History of Seed Crushing in Great Britain' (London: Land Books) p. 156. |
| <2> | Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Sattin, DL 1978'Just off The Swale'(Rainham: Meresborough). |
| <3> | Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report. |
