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Capernwray Mill, Capernwray

A water-powered corn mill in the historic county of Lancashire, England.

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The mill had an undershot waterwheel, later changed to overshot when the Keer Aqueduct was built. It was derelict by the mid 20th century and later converted into a house with the iron wheel set in concrete.

Full details

Power source Water
Mill type Watermill
River Keer
Mill function Corn mill
Archive ID 13811
Location Capernwray
Historic county Lancashire
Country England, United Kingdom
NGR SD 5297 7190
Latitude/longitude 54.14082900, -2.72128300

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Geoff Cannon, May 2020.

 

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