Former Mill, Bestwood, Notts.
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Former Mill, Bestwood, Notts.
Image: © David Hallam-Jones Taken: 24 Jan 2014
The view past the former Forge Mill on Mill Lane in the direction of the new (Oct 2013) footbridge over "the Bayles & Wylie train and tram crossing". This mill was the last piece of property the company owned in Bestwood. It is Grade II-listed and straddles the River Leen overlooking a rear mill pond. It was built as a cotton mill by the Robinson family (c.1783) on premises originally used as an iron foundry, hence its name. The public footpath at the rear of the mill is not accessible currently. Consent was granted to convert the upper floors into 11 apartments "and for a charity to use the grounds and the first floor for textile-based employment purposes". Evidence of building work can be seen since Image was taken. Robin Hood Way - a long distance path - passes the front of the mill.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.019127
Longitude
-1.185434