Watermills · North West England
Nibthwaite Mill
In or near Colton.
Nibthwaite Mill — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Haverthwaite · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Nibthwaite Mill is located in Westmorland and Furness, postcode LA12 8DE. The nearest railway station is Haverthwaite, which is 6.8 km away. Entry to the mill is free.
About
Nibthwaite Mill is a Grade II* listed building-listed watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1225382). 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 COLTON NIBTHWAITE SD 28 NE 5/59 Nibthwaite Mill II* Bobbin mill incorporating remains of iron furnace, now house. Furnace 1735, bobbin mill c.1840. Stone rubble with slate roofs. 2 storeys with basement, 6 bays. East elevation has lean-to outshut to ground-floor, with gabled wing, now garage. Windows have slated lintels and C20 small-paned casements; entrance with glazed door to return of outshut. Gable-end stack. North gable end has gabled porch; south gable end has window. West elevation has north end built against slope of ground, south end has older, slightly battered wall to former furnace, with dripcourse over, sloping up to left. Basement has segmental-headed entrance. Windows have C20 casements. Small attached building to south projects to west, with later extension alongside south gable end. Interior: basement has remains of furnace with large splayed arched openings to adjoining sides, one with iron lintel with: "N 1736". Adjoining bay has large segmental arch and timber base to bellows. An important survival of the Furness iron industry in a survival of the later bobbin industry, the building is a scheduled ancient monument along with the nearby mill race and wheel pit Listing NGR: SD2946488292 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 421732 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nibthwaite Mill is a Grade II* listed watermill located in North-West England. The mill is recognised for its architectural and historical significance, reflecting traditional milling practices.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2854, -3.0850
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Colton
- Postcode
- LA12 8DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Haverthwaite — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17543691 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nibthwaite Mill?
- Nibthwaite Mill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8DE), in the parish of Colton.
- What is Nibthwaite Mill?
- Nibthwaite Mill — Grade II* listed building-listed watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nibthwaite Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Haverthwaite, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 8DE.
- Is Nibthwaite Mill a listed building?
- Nibthwaite Mill is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Nibthwaite Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Nibthwaite Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nibthwaite Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Haverthwaite, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8DE.