The Watermill (formerly Broughton Mill)

The Watermill, formerly known as Broughton Mill, is a Grade II listed building located on Mill Race in Broughton. This mill, which was originally a corn mill, is currently inactive and has been converted into offices. It dates from the late 18th century, with 19th-century additions and enlargements. The structure is built of rubble and features a stone slate roof, standing four storeys tall.

The east face of the building shows a straight joint near the center, indicating that the northern part is the older section, constructed in random rubble. The windows on this side are three-light recessed square mullion windows, while the top storey features windows that likely date from the time of the southern enlargement. The southern portion of the building has more uniform rubble courses, with square single-light windows. A semicircular arched cart entry is present, and the southern gable displays a sundial inscribed "John Smith 1823," attributed to the mason of the Broughton Estate, although the vermiculated surround of the bulls eye window suggests it may have been added later. Inside, the mill boasts massive beams and joists, along with bolted queen-post trusses.