Flitcham Mill
River Babingley |
c.2000
|
Flitcham Mill
disappeared a long time ago and the only trace is the old waterway. |
On the other side of Flitcham (from the Priory), where
the road runs over it, the Babingley River flows secretly through a growth
of dead loosestrife, agrimony and brambles, but near the disused flax
factory, further west it is clear and wide. 'No Fishing' reads the notice,
near the old mill house, which is now adapted for modern usage. There
is a fine millpond behind, for though the Babingley may be a humble stream,
its power was enough to turn the wheels of industry before other mechanical
devices were available. |
Hillington Estate map 1756 |
O. S. Map 1884 |
O.S. Map 2005 Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey |
Hillington estate map 1756: Watermill |
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