Crickelpit Mills, Exeter
1832 'All those MILLS called CRICKELPIT MILLS, Comprising three pair of stones, and a manganese wheel, together with a dwelling-house, stable, and offices, situate in the parish of St. Mary Steps, Exeter, and now in the occupation of Manning, as yearly tenant. There is constant supply water, and the premises are well situated for Business.'[1]
1888 'These are traditionally said to be the original and manor mills of the City of Exeter first erected and the water of the moat made use of a source of motive power for the purpose of grinding the grists of the citizens and for the making of their bread. Originally there were but two water-wheels at this mill, one being used in those days for the grinding of wheat and the other that of barley and rye. An examination of the mill as it now exists will show the situation of the second waterwheel, now removed, which stood on the north side of the present one. One wheel only, of double width, is now used this mill. (b). — During the period of woollen manufacture this city, it was proved necessary to erect more fulling mills at this time. Two more water wheels were put in adjoining and below the original Crickelpit Mills. These two wheels were removed by Nicholas Tuckett about 1849 to 1851, and a new wheel of double width substituted. I remember the two old wheels and fulling mills.'[2]