Fremington Mill

The building, in 2007

Fremington Mill is a historic watermill in Fremington, North Yorkshire, a hamlet in England.

A corn mill on the Arkle Beck in Fremington was first recorded in 1288. The current building was built shortly before 1751, and comprised a mill, kiln and miller's house. Around 1900, the waterwheel was enclosed, but the mill closed soon afterwards, and the building was then used as a barn. The building was grade II listed in 1986.[1][2]

The waterwheel

The mill is built of stone with a Welsh slate roof. There are two storeys and three bays. On the ground floor are a stable door and a fixed window, and the upper floor contains a pitching door and two fixed windows. Inside, much of the mill machinery survives, including the crown wheel, gearing and hoist.[1] The breastshot waterwheel is entirely made of timber, and is about 5 metres in diameter.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Fremington Mill, Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh (1301771)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Fremington corn mill, Swaledale". Out of Oblivion. Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Retrieved 2 September 2025.

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