Claythorpe

Claythorpe is a hamlet about 5 miles (8 km) north-west from the town of Alford, Lincolnshire, England, most notable for its water mill. The population is now included in the civil parish of Authorpe.

Claythorpe

Claythorpe Mill
Claythorpe
Location within Lincolnshire
OS grid referenceTF413791
• London125 mi (201 km) S
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townAlford
Postcode districtLN13
PoliceLincolnshire
FireLincolnshire
AmbulanceEast Midlands
UK Parliament

Claythorpe Mill was for a time a restaurant but is now a visitor attraction with wildfowl gardens, animals and a cafe. It was known previously as Empire Mills when it was built as a corn mill in the 18th century.[1] It was largely rebuilt in the 19th century, and the top floor was destroyed by fire and rebuilt again in 1890. Originally powered by a water wheel it has worked using a turbine since 1890, which is housed at the rear of the building. The steel wheel and gearing are still there, and it is a Grade II listed building. It was the last regularly working water mill in Lincolnshire, although it has not been in use since 1977.[2]

Claythorpe Manor (formerly Claythorpe Hall) is a Grade II listed red brick farmhouse dating from the 18th century.[3]

References
  1. Historic England. "Empire Mills Claythorpe (893312)". PastScape. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
  2. Historic England. "Empire Mills, Authorpe Road (1063636)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  3. Historic England. "Claythorpe Manor, Authorpe Road (1168549)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 June 2013.


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