Calbourne Watermill

Calbourne Water Mill has undergone several transformations during its extensive existence of around 1,000 years, a fact that is unsurprising given its long-standing presence.

The fist known reference to this site can be traced back to the Domesday Book in the year 1086, establishing its status as the earliest Isle of Wight landmark. The numerical value provided is 1086, according to the Domesday Book, Calbourne is documented as having a pair of mills, valued at 6 shillings and 3 pence. In subsequent times, it was first characterised as a structure housing two distinct Corn Mills, namely a Wheat Mill and a Malt Mill, referred to as Mylplace Mill.

This establishment also included a Dwelling House and a malthouse. On May 20th, 1592, Richard Urrey, in the process of conveying land at Newtown, was identified as a resident of Mylplace, Calbourne.

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