Sutton Mill
Sutton Mill, Sutton Poyntz.
As mentioned in previous posts, so long as a water source existed, almost every village in Dorset (and elsewhere) used to have a water mill for grinding grain. Sutton Poyntz was no exception having three along the grandly named River Jordan that is little more than a stream. What is now the village duck pond originated as the 'reservoir' for the mill to provide a sufficient and regular flow of water.
Originally built around 1820, it is now a Grade 11 Listed Building that was converted to residential use in the 1980s after being derelict for some years.
Sutton Mill
Sutton Mill, Sutton Poyntz.
As mentioned in previous posts, so long as a water source existed, almost every village in Dorset (and elsewhere) used to have a water mill for grinding grain. Sutton Poyntz was no exception having three along the grandly named River Jordan that is little more than a stream. What is now the village duck pond originated as the 'reservoir' for the mill to provide a sufficient and regular flow of water.
Originally built around 1820, it is now a Grade 11 Listed Building that was converted to residential use in the 1980s after being derelict for some years.