Hollows Mill

Corn mill established about 1820/1830, original building

heightened by 2 storeys with wings added/heightened following

1867 fire; water wheel below main block and associated

machinery survives, still operational (1988).

Main block rectangular-plan, 3 storeys with loft and sunk

basement, built against slope above River Esk. 2 adjoining

parallel low ranges abut S flank at upper level of slope; low

gabled ranges adjoin either main gable; modern lean-to at

NE. Rubble-built with ashlar dressings (original work with grey

ashlar, later work red). Slated roofs.

Main block has principal door off-centre on W gable, single

central opening at each level above pulley wheel at 1st floor;

4-bay long N elevation. Most openings with small-paned glazing.

Ranges to S probably contained kiln formerly, and heightened,

large rectangular slapping and some brick rebuilding in

twin-gabled S elevation, main roof swept at W over similar

slapping and modern sliding door.

Interior is remarkably complete, machinery constructed mostly

of timber and iron; waterwheel below basement level; fireproof

iron doors.

Caul 200 yards upstream, lade runs underground through

rock-hewn tunnel for most of its length.