Brinkburn Mill facts for kids

Brinkburn Mill is an old water mill located near a village called Rothbury in Northumberland, England. It was built around the year 1800. This mill stands on the same spot where an even older mill from the Middle Ages used to be. It was once part of the lands belonging to Brinkburn Priory, which was a type of monastery.

After the monasteries were closed down a long time ago, Brinkburn Priory and its mill were owned by the Fenwick family. Later, in 1792, the priory was sold to Joseph Hetherington. His niece and her husband, Major Richard Hodgson, inherited it in 1809. It seems the mill was rebuilt shortly after this, along with Brinkburn House.

How Brinkburn Mill Changed Over Time

The famous artist J. M. W. Turner painted Brinkburn Mill around 1830. In his painting, the mill looked a bit run-down and had a straw roof.

Updates and New Uses

By 1860, the mill had been made bigger and given a new roof. It was also partly redesigned to look nicer from the nearby house. Later, by 1896, the northern part of the mill was turned into a small cottage.

Around 1920, the mill stopped being used for grinding grain. For a short time in the 1930s, its water wheel was used to power a machine that made electricity. After that, the building was empty for many years.

Brinkburn Mill Today

In 1990, a group called the Landmark Trust bought Brinkburn Mill. They are known for saving and restoring important old buildings. The Trust completely fixed up the mill, making sure it was safe and looked good.

Today, Brinkburn Mill is available for people to rent as a holiday home. It's a unique place to stay and learn about history!

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  Brinkburn Mill