[1] It had a mill race linked to the River Swale.
Rebuilt around 1800, the mill retained the original foundations, and included a residence for the miller.
[2][3] In the 20th century, its purpose shifted from grinding corn to generating electricity for the village, via a turbine which operated until the 1950s.
The front facade includes a doorway with a stone surround on plinths, adorned with imposts, voussoirs, a semicircular arch, and a tripartite keystone.
The mill has held grade II listed status since 1986.