Old Brass Mill

The Old Brass Mill is a disused brass mill located in Keynsham, dating from the late 18th century with some minor alterations from the 19th century. The building is constructed from squared and coursed rubble with stone dressings, quoins, and a hipped pantile roof. It has an L-shaped plan, featuring a main open area to the west and races to the east.

The exterior is two stories high and has a window range of three to seven. The main south facade has wide segmental-headed openings with ashlar heads at ground-floor level, with the western openings now half-submerged in water from the leat and some blocked with bricks or corrugated iron. There are four smaller segmental-headed openings at the east end of the upper floor. The west face includes a large segmental-headed carriage arch with a plank door.

Inside, the main internal space to the west features a simple king-post roof structure supported by metal tie-beams. Historically, the section of the River Avon near Saltford is recognized as one of the most significant areas in the country for the brass industry and its archaeological remains. At the time of the survey, the building was noted to be in poor condition and is part of a group with Brass Mill Cottages and Avon House.