In 1798, a second mill, Lower Mill, was built. In 1844 Lower Mill was destoyed by fire, then largely rebuilt using fireproof construction. A painting depicting the fire shows a building of 4 storeys and c.20 bays length. Replaced by a 4 storey structure of c.15 bays, later extended to the S and E. Perhaps some remains of pre-fire mill. (Description of present structure - see file). (1)
The second or Lower Mill was built in 1799, burnt down in 1846 and rebuilt by 1850 as a four storey mill. In 1804 10hp Boulton and Watt steam engines were added and both mills remained steam and water powered until at least 1900. The Lower Mill pond is badly silted. Arches remain underneath the mill taking the river tail race. There are some nice paddle gears with double reduction but no further machinery obvious. (2)
The four-storey Lower Mill, dated 1847, is on the site of the second mill built in 1798. (4)
Textile mill located in a river valley West of Pleasley vale, part of a series of 3 mills. Of local limestone ashlar, slate roofs. Rambling building at rear with several lower extensions expansive ranges of 9 light sashes, iron rainwater goods, the building appears grand and dominates the short portion of the valley from which it can be seen. Some blocked windows, some half blocked in concrete blocks windows are of timber and casements steel fire escape to rear and one side stonework is in good condition, as is pointing. Added to MDC Local List on 01/05/2004 (5)
See M7515 for Upper Mill, M7520 for No 2 Mill. See MNT27059 for demolished water tower.
Mill straddles county boundary.

Data Held (Document). SNT2647.

(1), Parish File

<1> Glenn C, 12/03/1993, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT712.

<2> Morley D, 1997, Corn and Cotton - Waterpower in Notts (draft), pp 17-18 (Unpublished document). SNT1693.

<3> Smith DM, 1965, The Industrial Archaeology of the East Midlands, p 274 (Published document). SNT1304.

<4> Palmer M & Neaverson P, 1992, Industrial Landscapes of the East Midlands, p 111 (Monograph). SNT5.

<5> Mansfield District Council, 2004, Mansfield District Council Local List (Published document). SNT5967.