Listed Building: Blatherwycke Mill (1191672)

Watermill, now disused. Early C19. Squared coursed limestone with ashlar dressings and Welsh slate roof. Rectangular plan. 2 and 3 storeys. Main front of 2 storeys; 3-window range of arch head Gothick style casements, with ashlar surrounds. Central plank door has similar surround and flight of steps. Half hipped roof with ashlar gable parapets and kneelers. 2-window range, attached to right, has arch-head Gothick style casements with glazing bars and ashlar surrounds. Arch head cart entrance, to left, has similar surround. Half hipped roof, similar to main range, with lower eaves. Rear elevation of main range is 3 storeys due to falling ground. 4-window range, to ground and first floor, with large cross casements with glazing bars, under stone lintels with keyblocks. Lunettes to second floor, also with glazing bars. Plank door to left of centre and similar loading door above. Access to wheel house to right. 2-window range attached to left is similar and of 2 storeys. Interior has remains of drive shaft. (RCHM: An Inventory of Architectural Monuments in North Northamptonshire: p22)

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Feb 27 2024 2:27PM