Trout'S Mill

Trout's Mill is a disused corn mill located in Menheniot, dating from the early 19th century, although the site has origins that go back to 1573. Initially functioning as a fulling mill, it transitioned to a grist mill around 1820. The building is constructed of rubblestone and features a bitumen-coated scantle slate roof with hipped ends. It stands three storeys tall with a symmetrical three-window front. A plank door is positioned at the center beneath a timber lintel, flanked by two six-pane lights, with three similar windows on the first and second floors, also beneath timber lintels.

At the rear, there are remains of an overshot water wheel. The interior retains a significant amount of machinery, including a gear wheel with three pairs of stones still in place, although the fourth has been lowered. A winnowing machine is located on the first floor, along with hoppers, remnants of silk for screening, and a sash hoist with pulley wheels. The roof features a queen post truss design. Additionally, there is an area at the rear known as rack park, which was used by the fulling industry to dry cloth. The remains of a launder can also be seen, which was used to carry water from the leat to the overshot wheel. The mill ceased operations around 1920, and the current owners possess considerable knowledge about its history.