Gun Barrel Mill, Hayseech
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Gun Barrel Mill, Hayseech
Image: © John M Taken: 18 May 2008
Ironworking has been recorded at this site next to the River Stour since 1690. Water from a two acre pool powered the 1801 mill with a pair of sixteen foot water wheels. Products produced at the site ranged from gun barrels, optical lenses, sword blades, spades, nails and chains. The site was later converted to steam power and the mill pool filled in.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.462389
Longitude
-2.061625