Thesaurus Term/Concept: BREASTSHOT WHEEL

Identifier 137482
Class COMPONENTS
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A waterwheel in which the incoming water is directed onto the periphery at approximately the same level as the axle, the water being kept in contact with the floats, or buckets, by breastwork of masonry, timber or iron.

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Context Record
Component Type MEM15204 Bridgetown Mill, Exton (Building)
Component Type MSO11726 Garliscombe Mill, Withypool (Building)
Component Type MSO8597 Post-medieval waterwheel at Great Nurcott (Monument)
Component Type MEM15197 Post-medieval wheelhouse at Ashway Farm (Building)