The Watermill, Edenbridge High Street
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The Watermill, Edenbridge High Street
Image: © Stefan Czapski Taken: 15 Jul 2012
Along Edenbridge High Street there are many old buildings, from 15th century through to Georgian. This one catches the eye for three reasons: the extent of the weather-boarding, the hoist, and because it stands at an odd angle to the roadway. The angle plainly left room for a wagon to load or unload grain without obstructing the traffic. The proximity to water is not apparent from the High Street, and it was only when I googled 'Nautilus Yachting' that I discovered the building's original purpose. The building is 'listed', and the listing text runs as follows: 'No 87: C18 water mill with undershot wheel and stream running under road. Rounded tiled gambrel roof half-hipped at right. Weatherboarded with various casement windows and loading bay projecting on upper floor'.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.195245
Longitude
0.065497