St John's Priory Mill - Wells, Somerset - UK Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Metal plaque by the Rose & Crown pub on St John's Street, Wells, marking the location of St John's Bridge.

The plaque reads -
This is the site od St John's Bridge where the brethren of St John's Priory
opposite, had a mill which utilized the power from St Andrew's Stream
flowing from the wells of the Bishop's Palace. It continues on to Sheldon's
Mill on West Street where, the ground having fallen 2 metres, it turned a
breast shot wheel of which the remains can be seen in
the entrance of the old Mill Building.
St. Andrew's Stream carries on to Keward Mill
on Jocelyn Drive which ceased working in about
1970 but the hatch spillway and mill intake
are preserved as are the 5ft water
wheel and some mill
machinery. The stream
eventually joins the
Rivers Sheppey
and Brue.

More information can be found in the Wells Natural History and Archeological Society reports, 1987 & 1988 (visit link)

Type of Historic Marker: Plaque Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Wells City Council Give your Rating: Age/Event Date: Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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