Portland Verne Prison
Parish
O.S Grid Reference SY 695 735 [Lat 50.5604 - Long -2.4319]
Nearest contour height 130m (Verne Prison)
Topography Good exposed site !!
Archaeology
Earliest Dating Windpump - Built in 1914
Records
Documents Portland Water Company records
Maps
Early maps
Ogilby 1675
Taylor 1765
Tithe Map (c1840)
1st Edition OS map
Present OS map
Google Maps
The windmill A water pump
The Millers n/a
Present site condition Demoilished when ??
Notes and comments:
A windmill was used for pumping water by Portland Water Authority at the Verne Prison Citadel. In July 1914, records[1] show the details of the erection of a windmill pump at the Verne Citadel & arguments in favour. Less than a year later in February 1915, there are records of new parts being fitted and adjustments made. The lifespan of this windpump is not known.
[1] CRO - Mill Index - All from Portland Water Authority Minute Books - BW/B3, B4)