Description
Corn mill established about 1820/1830, original building
heightened by 2 storeys with wings added/heightened following
1867 fire; water wheel below main block and associated
machinery survives, still operational (1988).
Main block rectangular-plan, 3 storeys with loft and sunk
basement, built against slope above River Esk. 2 adjoining
parallel low ranges abut S flank at upper level of slope; low
gabled ranges adjoin either main gable; modern lean-to at
NE. Rubble-built with ashlar dressings (original work with grey
ashlar, later work red). Slated roofs.
Main block has principal door off-centre on W gable, single
central opening at each level above pulley wheel at 1st floor;
4-bay long N elevation. Most openings with small-paned glazing.
Ranges to S probably contained kiln formerly, and heightened,
large rectangular slapping and some brick rebuilding in
twin-gabled S elevation, main roof swept at W over similar
slapping and modern sliding door.
Interior is remarkably complete, machinery constructed mostly
of timber and iron; waterwheel below basement level; fireproof
iron doors.
Caul 200 yards upstream, lade runs underground through
rock-hewn tunnel for most of its length.
Statement of Special Interest
Category A for completeness of machinery.
B group with Hollows mill farm steading (Item 19).
NSA report (1836) describes mill as "lately erected".
SRO GD 224/522/3/10 includes minutes of the Canonbie Mill
Committee (may refer to previous mill, to S of parish
churchyard).
Upgraded B to A 12.7.88.
Downgraded A to B 28.2.89