SLHS: Charlecote Mill - How It Works
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Last update: 31/10/2024
Created: 23/06/2024
Just east of Hampton Lucy
Undershot Watermill Efficiency (Charlecote)
We know neither the design nor workings of the previous mills on this site so this is an explanation of the current mill dating from around 1757. Let’s look at extracting useful work from the flow of the river..
TBC..
Full credit is given to John Brandrick for these beautiful technical drawings. Please follow the link to his website below.
Further Information..
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Colour cutaways: John Brandrick’s 3D Technical Drawings
Charlecote Mill Exploded Diagram - As viewed from the upstream side
Charlecote Mill
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