Hawkshead Mill Pond Sluice, Cumbria
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N 54° 22.822 W 003° 00.266
30U E 499712 N 6025843
The mill pond is still full of water even though the mill no longer needs the water supply.
Waymark Code: WMGB18
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/08/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The height of the water is still controlled by this sluice. There is an overspill built in to the pond wall. The mill is now a boatyard.

In 1687 the mill is mentioned in a dispute over ownership.
quote:
"In 1687 there was a dispute as to suit to Hawkshead Mill between John Copley and Beatrice his wife on one side and Edward Braithwaite on the other."
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Name of Waterway.: Black Beck

Roughly when was the Waterway created?: before 1687

Is this waterway working?: Working

What is the condition of the sluice gate?: Excellent working order

What is/was the water used for?: Industrial use (e.g. mill race)
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