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.

Find all hotels by Diamond Resorts in Milnthorpe from SAR 359

Plan, book, stay with confidence

Be picky

Search almost a million properties worldwide

Treat yourself

Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels

Change your mind

Book hotels with free cancellation

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

3 Jum. I - 4 Jum. I

Tomorrow

4 Jum. I - 5 Jum. I

Next weekend

9 Jum. I - 11 Jum. I

In two weeks

16 Jum. I - 18 Jum. I

Compare rooms and suites by Diamond Resorts in Milnthorpe with rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Indoor pool

"Great place to stay for a short break, grandchildren love it here."

SAR 549 total

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

Studio (Apartment) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

"Great apartment style lodges with lovely grounds and facilities. Staff were also very good"

SAR 431 total

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Sign up, it's free

Recent reviews of Milnthorpe hotels

Woodlands Guest House Windermere

5/5 Excellent

"Fantastic stay.. staff very friendly.excellant breakfast.. will definitely be back "

A verified traveler stayed at Woodlands Guest House Windermere

Posted 19 hours ago

The Windermere Hotel

5/5 Excellent

Pleasant Experience

"Easy check in - Friendly staff -Superior room was large with view over the lake and came with table and 2 chairs as well as the usual dressing table ,wardrobe etc. Room servicing - cleaning etc was by request only but did not find this a problem Overall a pleasant experience"

A verified traveler stayed at The Windermere Hotel

Posted 2 days ago

The Belsfield Hotel

5/5 Excellent

"Excellent location that is central to most attractions. Building was under renovation but it didn’t cause us any inconvenience. Free upgrade was very welcome and staff are friendly and efficient. The only downside to our stay in this wonderful hotel was the breakfast given most of the cooked food was Luke warm to cold."

A verified traveler stayed at The Belsfield Hotel

Posted 3 days ago

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Milnthorpe Hotels by Brand

Hotels near popular Milnthorpe Attractions

More Hotel Options in Milnthorpe

Hotels in Popular Destinations

f18c87b9-fa78-4ff8-be7a-7a6d021b3d53a8e29b4a-96f7-47e3-a7e9-ba98b6a814e9