The mill's history stretches back centuries, but the site as it is known today was rebuilt all the way back in 1776. In more recent times, the mill was extensively repaired in 1994, retaining its original elm and applewood machinery. While it is far too fragile to actually use, this conservation allows visitors to get a glimpse of how it would have looked back in its heyday.
@malthouse.sheila White Mill is not often open to the public (weekends in spring and summer) but the other day, as we were passing, we got lucky! A great place topop into before or after visiting nearby Kingston Lacy. Historic Mill Water mill National Trust Dorset #watermill #mill #NationalTrust #ThingsToDo #placestovisit #Dorset @Malthouse Sheila ♬ Listen to Your Heart - Melodia Simples Visitors can only access the mill itself during some of the spring and summer months on weekends, but its picturesque surroundings mean people come all year round.
In fact, its stature and position in nature means it has become a bit of a hidden gem spot, with some people sharing their trips to White Mill on sites like TikTok. The history behind Dorset's White Mill According to the White Mill website , the mill as it stands today was rebuilt in 1776 "on very much older foundations, on a site that is older still". Before 1175, the history of the mill is uncertain but there are references to "A Bridge on the River Stour adjacent to the White Mill" in that year, so it most likely existed from the 12th century.
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