Description

ROCHE
SW 95 NE
5/203 Coldvreath Mill
-
II

Corn mill. Late C19. Granite rubble, upper storey at left gable end in cob.
Slurried slate roof with gable ends and ridge coping tiles, rear slope in slate, some
corrugated iron.
2-storey mill, built into the bank at the rear, with the leat carried on an
embankment from the rear, and wheel-pit to rear right. Small single storey shed
attached to front right. The mill formerly has another addition attached to the left
side, only partially remaining. Front has door with granite monolith jamb and
granite lintel, central 6-pane light under eaves, which was formerly a deeper loading
door. Single storey shed attached to front right with 2 doors and 2 C20 6-pane
lights; corrugated asbestos roof. Straight joint to left, the remains of former 2-
storey addition; this has a small ventilation opening to front and rear, doorway to
front left. The rear of the mill has a ventilation slit at ground floor level to
right and left, flight of stone steps leading to a central loading door under eaves.
To left, stone steps lead down to the wheel pit, which retains a cast iron waterwheel
by Oatey and Martyn of Wadebridge. This is an overshot wheel, with the leat carried
on an embankment from the rear. The right gable end of the mill has a small single
light with granite lintel to the loft.
Interior not inspected.
Sources: Cornwall Committee for Archaeology.

Listing NGR: SW9869258400

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26437106

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