Bodmin & Wenford Railway 2026
Cornwall
Melinsey Mill 2026
Tucked away in one of Cornwall's hidden valleys you will discover a restored 16th century watermill, which is a one off, a wonderfully Cornish mixture of eccentricity and charm.
Contacts
Address: Melinsey Veryan Cornwall TR2 5PX
- Telephone: 01872 501 049
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Open Days & Times
Apr-Oct (Closed Mon apart from BHol.) 1030-1700. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
According to county records there has been a mill on the site since 1210. The mill as it stands today has been on site since 1565.
The 16ft cast iron waterwheel dated 1882, came from a Truro foundry. Melinsey is a Grist Mill, which means it would produce fodder for livestock. Originally the mill had two sets of stones enabling it to produce granary flour as well. The stone grinding the flour would have come from Brittany, which was the closest and easiest route for transport to Cornwall.
The stones at the mill now are grist stones and would have been made from local granite. The wheel and gearing were once made from oak, elm and applewood.
