The
Chimney
The chimney was built in 1855,
when a steam engine was put in.
As the pond was struggling to keep
up with the needs of the two water
wheels by the 1850s, the owner
raised money to put in a steam
engine to cope with the increased
demand for power.
The Garner or loft
The garner was the best place
to store corn because it was
the driest part of the Mill.
It was also more difficult
for rats to get at the corn
as the ladders would be pulled
up at night and as many as
three cats kept there to keep
vermin at bay.
The Cottage
On the left of the building is
the blade grinding shop and
the old cottage that the miller
lived in during the 19th century.
The Blade Grinding Workshop
Water power was used to grind
sword blades and to bore gun
barrels from 1800 - 1850. There
is a model of a man at work
at the grind stone putting
the finishing touches to a
file. This work often caused
diseases affecting the lungs
as these workers wore no masks
to protect them.
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