Watermills · North West England
Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre
Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre is a Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1145429). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details ORTON B6261 NY 60 NW (off East side) 13/73 Fawcett Mill, House with adjoining byre GV II Miller's house with adjoining byre. 1784 date, with initials J. & E.R., on door lintel; byre of 2 separate builds, added at later date. Coursed, squared rubble with quoins. Graduated slate roof. All 2 storeys. 3-bay house has gabled porch with side benches and plank inner door; mullioned 3-light window to left and 2-light window to right on each floor. Drip course over ground floor windows. Stone end chimneys. Byre adjoining to left, built into bank, 3 bays overall with main entrance to return and loft access to rear. House interior: Stone-flagged floors, original doors (both panelled and planked). 2 cast-iron ranges: Kitchen range, with crane (by Victoria Foundry of Penrith), in large corniced, bracketed fireplace; scullery range incorporates set-pot. Fine Gothick style cast-iron fireplace to 1st floor over kitchen. Listing NGR: NY6366706436 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 74092 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fawcett Mill, located in North-West England, is a Grade II listed watermill with an adjoining byre. This structure represents the historical significance of industrial heritage in the region. The mill's designation highlights its architectural and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4520, -2.5619
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Orton
- Postcode
- CA10 3UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- wikidata: Q26438577 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre?
- Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3UB), in the parish of Orton.
- Is Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre a listed building?
- Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre free to visit?
- Yes, Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3UB. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.