Heron Corn Mill
Beetham
Milnthorpe
Lancs

Water-powered corn mill, with attached grain dryer and water supply mechanism and launder. Late C18 or earlier, remodelled and enlarged C19, restored as a museum in 1975. Rubble stone, slobbered, with a slate roof laid to diminishing courses. PLAN: L-shaped complex with main mill range aligned parallel to the River Bela, and ancillary range at right angles to the north-west. EXTERIOR: River frontage to south-east with dressed stone plinth and semi circular arch-headed double doorway to lower level. 3 multi-pane upper floor windows with flat-arched heads. Wide south-east gable with timber launder leading from sluice gates with rack and pinion mechanisms. Narrow extension to north-west incorporates corn drying kiln with roof louvre. Single bay north-east elevation with a C20 window frame to each floor and a board door. INTERIOR: The restoration of the mill interior was completed in 1975, and contains a Lowder stone frame on the stone floor and complete associated machinery, driven by a 14ft overshot water wheel. Line shafting in the attic powers the sack hoist which raises grain to the highest part of the building, to be delivered by gravity onto the 4 pairs of millstones below. The roof structure is supported on trusses with curved knee braces to the principles. HISTORY: The mill site is thought to have had medieval origins, rights to erect and run a corn mill having been granted to the Canons of Coningshead in 1220. The present mill operated until 1955. A water-powered corn mill on a mill site established in 1220 and operated until 1955, with a complete and working interior, including a rare survival of a Lowder frame.

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Listed below are some of the favorite apartments in the area to choose from: Waterview Deluxe Apartments: Located in Barrow-in-Furness, 20.1 mi/32.3 km from the heart of Milnthorpe. Includes laundry facilities and free WiFi. Access to free parking is available on site. The Governance Apartments: Located 11.4 mi/18.4 km away in Windermere. Amenities include free WiFi. Access to free parking is available on site. Orton Hall, Royalist Suite: Located in Penrith, 18 mi/29 km away. Includes free WiFi, fireplaces, and Smart TVs. A fitness center and onsite laundry facilities are on site. 2 bed Apartment 5min From sea in Bare Morecombe: Located 10.9 mi/17.5 km away in Morecambe. Free WiFi, private yards, and fireplaces are included. Access to free parking is available on site. King Street Serviced Apartments: Located in Lancaster, 12.7 mi/20.4 km from Milnthorpe. Includes free WiFi, sofa beds, and Smart TVs. Access to onsite laundry facilities is available on site.

What will the weather be like in Milnthorpe?

Weather is only one factor, but it can really affect your travel plans, especially when you are planning a longer stay in Milnthorpe. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 38°F. Average annual precipitation for Milnthorpe is 53 inches.

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Milnthorpe is known for its bars and restaurants. Arnside and Silverdale and Lyth Valley are a couple of lovely local spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas family-friendly attractions include Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park. Other places in town to visit include Westmorland County Showground and Fairy Steps.

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