Carew Tidal Mill, Tidal mill in Carew, Wales.
Description
Carew Tidal Mill is a tidal-powered mill in Wales that operates using water wheels connected to a sluice system beneath the building. The mill sits beside a large millpond and stands within a landscape that includes ruins of a nearby castle.
History
The building was constructed in 1801 and replaced an earlier milling site that operated from 1541 at this location. It remained in operation until 1937 and was later preserved as a heritage site.
Culture
The mill complex includes an 11th-century Celtic cross and stands near a medieval bridge, representing Welsh agricultural and engineering traditions.
Practical
The site has walking paths that allow visitors to explore the grounds and surrounding landscape. The paths are accessible and suitable for most people visiting throughout the day.
Did you know?
This is the only working tidal mill remaining in Wales, still grinding grain using the power of rising and falling tides. It demonstrates how people once harnessed natural forces without modern energy sources.
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