French Mill and Tidal Barrier

The French Mill and Tidal Barrier is a Grade II* listed building consisting of three storeys plus an attic, constructed from local limestone with a rendered finish and a slate roof. The main elevations, facing east and west, feature five windows each, while the gable ends have two windows. The attic is illuminated by single windows in the gables. The small windows have cambered brick arches and 16-pane tilting casements, all of which have been restored. External steps lead down to the basement level at the southern end. The mill has several remedial tie rods that stretch across it and are anchored into external tie plates. The building is now accessed through the northern extension wing.

The Tidal Barrier is located across the estuary of the Carew River, approximately 300 meters west of Carew Castle. It consists of a stone-faced causeway with a clay core, about 150 meters long, featuring central floodgates and a spillway at the northern end. When operational, the barrier impounded a pool of over 9 hectares and provided a head of water of 3.3 meters.

Internally, the top floor serves as the bin-floor, beneath which is the stone-floor, and the ground level is designated as the meal-floor. The machinery has been restored, except for the northern wheel. The northern extension includes a reception area, which features an audio-visual room in its loft.