Worsbrough Mill, Water mill from 17th century in Barnsley, England
Worsbrough Mill is a multi-building mill complex along a waterway in Barnsley, featuring an older water-powered section and a later steam-powered section. The site sits within a large country park beside the River Dove and now operates as a museum with a shop.
The site was recorded in medieval documents from 1086, while the current older mill was built around 1625. The newer section developed later as steam power provided additional production capacity.
The mill demonstrates how water power and steam engines were harnessed to grind grain and feed the local community. Visitors can observe the working millstones and machinery that show the skill and effort required for this craft.
The museum and shop operate Thursday to Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM, while the surrounding park is accessible every day of the week. The site is best explored on foot, especially if visiting both the mill buildings and the wider grounds.
A 1911 Hornsby oil engine is preserved in the newer mill section and shows how machinery technology evolved. The engine was installed during major restoration work in the 1960s and 1970s, capturing the shift in power systems.
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