Mill pond, for Castle Mill, on the N side of the road from Papplewick to Linby (also fed Grange Mill). (1)
Large mill pond built by Robinsons - road forms head of dam. Pond was drained, but smaller "Upper Dam" remains. Water still flows beneath the mill and parts of the water channel on the E side of the main dam can still be traced. (2)
See M2588 for Castle Mill/Linby Mill, M2582 for Grange Mill. Sluices etc have own records. See M17895 for Linby Lane Bridge at the dam.
Grid ref centred.

<1> OS, 1915, 1:2500, County Series 1915 (Map). SNT1024.

Other Refs: 33/5

<2> Smith DM, 1965, The Industrial Archaeology of the East Midlands, pp 82-3 (Published document). SNT1304.

<3> Assoc for Industrial Arch, 1987, Ind Arch Review (No 2), pp 43, 54 (Article in serial). SNT182.