Modern watermill and associated water management.


The Ordnance Survey 1:2500 First Edition mapping of 1869 shows a group of buildings at the grid reference provided, together with the annotation, 'Corn Mill'.


The mill stands just a few metres to the south of the river, which has an extensive catchment derived from the hills inland of Kirk Michael. The mill and adjoining miller's house together form a substantial structure, and have been converted and extended for domestic use.


The watersupply was derived from a long leat, which was cut into the south side of the winding, narrow valley and extends some 500m upstream, where the inlet was controlled by a sluice and weir. The overall fall on the leat is between 10-12m.


The mill is protected by an overflow race, governed by a sluice, which is located 70m upstream of the building. The tail race is culverted under the yard in front of the mill and flows past the westerly gable of the miller's house back into the river.


The leat and tail race are traceable throughout their length and still carry a flow of water.