Description and History of Site:-
Atkinson (1974): 'This corn mill, known as Demesnes Mill, or Barker's Mill, stands on the river Tees and utilised a natural rock outcrop along the river-bed as weir. Now used for storage, it has an internal undershot wheel 15ft x 5ft 8in which drove four pairs of stones by a variation of counter gear. The gearing throughout is predominantly iron.'

Falconer (1980): 'A rubble-built corn mill on the River Tees utilising a natural outcrop as a weir. Three-storey and rectangular in plan, it still houses a 15 ft diameter waterwheel and some iron gearing.'

Further Reading and References:-
Atkinson, Frank. ‘The Industrial Archaeology of North-East England’. David & Charles, 1974
Falconer, Keith. 'Guide to England's Industrial Heritage'. Batsford, 1980

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Key Words :- watermill water powered corn mill

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath

Address :- Gray Lane, Startforth, Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12 9TJ
Grid Ref :- NZ 05306 15888
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.538233 , Long -1.919507
Local Authority :- Durham County Council
Pre 1974 County :- County Durham
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1210066,
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to residential housing
Record Date :- 30 August 2022

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