Old Mill, North Road, Ambleside, Lakes, Cumbria

Water flowing along the leat onto the overshot wheel produces power for this 18th-century mill. Between the door and the window is a lever to re-route the water flow in order to bypass the wheel when it is not in use, as is shown in this picture. Find out more about windmills and watermills in our Teachers' Kit - Mills.

Location

Cumbria Ambleside

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

victorian river waterwheel mill rural industry georgian (1714 - 1836)