Description and History of Site:-
A water-powered corn mill is known to have existed on this site since 1155.

The current buildings date from 1782 and were the work of John Maddison. The machinery was installed in 1782 and restored in 1972 is contemporary with the adjacent Louth Navigation and is substantially intact. The water supply, which comes from the River Lud via a 5ft (1.52m) dia brick tunnel or syphon 60yds (55m) culvert under the Louth navigation, feeds a breast shot waterwheel driving 2 pairs of Peak stones. The culvert is listed separtely 1063080

The mill ceased working as a commercial corn mill in the 1960s, but was restored in 1972.

Until the recent death of the owner, (2017) visits and guided tours were possible. It is not known if these continue.

Further Reading and References:-
Falconer, Keith. 'Guide to England's Industrial Heritage'. Batsford, 1980
Wright, Neil R. 'A guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Lincolnshire and South Humberside'. 1983, AIA and The Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology
Wenham, Peter. 'Watermills'. Robert Hale, 1989
Wright N, Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide, Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology, 2004

https://catalogue.millsarchive.org/watermill-alvingham

Help us improve this entry

The compilers welcome corrections or additional information on all sites.
Any information provided will be verified before appearing on the web site.

Email comments

Key Words :- watermill cornmill

Viewing the Site :- Private House, can be viewed from the public road

Address :- Church Lane, Alvingham, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN12
Grid Ref :- TF 36650 91404
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.401776 , Long 0.05393
Local Authority :- East Lindsey District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Lincolnshire - Lindsey
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1063077, 1063080,
Site Condition :- Site conserved but not normally open to the public
Site Dates :- 1782 - current
Contributor :- John Suter - 31 July 2014

Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter