The SIZE of that water wheel! The first mill here was built in 1544. For generations Rossett Mill served the surrounding farming community, grinding wheat, oats, and other local crops.
Like many rural mills, it continued working well into the nineteenth century, adapting to new machinery as needed. By the late Victorian period, however, large industrial roller mills and improved transport links reduced demand for small local milling. Rossett Mill’s commercial use declined and by the early twentieth century regular milling had largely ceased.
Despite this change of fortune the mill survived intact and was later converted into a private residence, preserving most of its historic character.
The waterwheel and internal milling gear were retained as notable features. The building is now listed for its architectural and historic importance as a remarkably complete example of a Georgian estate watermill.
Located on Chester Road in the village of Rossett, near Chester, Cheshire, England
Like many rural mills, it continued working well into the nineteenth century, adapting to new machinery as needed. By the late Victorian period, however, large industrial roller mills and improved transport links reduced demand for small local milling. Rossett Mill’s commercial use declined and by the early twentieth century regular milling had largely ceased.
Despite this change of fortune the mill survived intact and was later converted into a private residence, preserving most of its historic character.
The waterwheel and internal milling gear were retained as notable features. The building is now listed for its architectural and historic importance as a remarkably complete example of a Georgian estate watermill.
Located on Chester Road in the village of Rossett, near Chester, Cheshire, England
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