Survey Data
Reg No
11217009
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Mill (water)
In Use As
Animal house
Date
1780 - 1820
Coordinates
299591, 223885
Date Recorded
27/06/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Detached multiple-bay two-storey former water mill, c.1800, now in use as animal sheds. Rendered rued and lined walls with Tudor pointed arches (mostly blocked) to ground floor and diamond openings with carved stone surrounds to first floor. Cast-iron water wheel attached to north-east elevation of central block. Central block has hipped slate roof, remainder of structure with pitched roof. Attached to south-east elevation is two-bay single-storey shed with roughcast rendered walls with metal casement windows and pitched slate roof. Further to south-east is square cover gateway with partially blocked double-height pointed arch having granite surround. Pyramidal slate roof.
Appraisal
Part of a group of wonderful demesne outbuildings, together forming large enclosed courtyard and grounds. The original qualities and charm of the saw mill and sheds is still present due to their largely intact fittings and design. Especially attractive is the in-situ cast-iron water wheel, which are rarely found in such good condition. Together these structures are a valuable asset, preserving the historic character of the former demesne property.