Cogs and ratchets
At least some of these still need to work. Although milling ceased after the death of the last miller in 1981, the river, cuts and ponds are very actively managed by the rivers authority.
Dr. Fisher's garden would flood easily without intervention when it pours down, as it does today.
There is a brief article here completedorset.co.uk/throop-mill/ (accompanied by some truly hideous HDR pics)
Cogs and ratchets
At least some of these still need to work. Although milling ceased after the death of the last miller in 1981, the river, cuts and ponds are very actively managed by the rivers authority.
Dr. Fisher's garden would flood easily without intervention when it pours down, as it does today.
There is a brief article here completedorset.co.uk/throop-mill/ (accompanied by some truly hideous HDR pics)