Gelligroes Mill

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Gelli-groes Mill
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TypeMill
Location Caerphilly, Wales
Coordinates 51°38′43″N3°11′23″W / 51.6452°N 3.1896°W / 51.6452; -3.1896 Coordinates: 51°38′43″N3°11′23″W / 51.6452°N 3.1896°W / 51.6452; -3.1896
OS grid reference ST 1778 9471
Builtearly 17th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameGelli-groes Mill
Designated25 May 1962
Reference no.1880
Community Pontllanfraith
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Location of Gelli-groes Mill in Caerphilly

Gelligroes Mill is a water powered corn mill in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly county borough, south Wales. It features an overshot wheel with a cast iron frame and wooden buckets. [1] [2] [3] It was built around 1625, and much altered in its working life eventually falling into disuse in the late 1980s. It was soon restored and 1992. The mill was designated as a Grade II* listed building in 1962. It is believed to have been the last mill operating commercially in Monmouthshire. [1] [2]

As mining developed and farming declined the business adapted to changing needs. In 1874 the owners became suppliers of seed and animal feed to smallholders, and in the 1900s generators were installed to charge batteries for customers. [1] [2]

When fully operational the mill contained 2 pairs of rotating stones to grind barley and wheat. [1] [2]

The mill is occupied by royal candlemaker David Constable. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Gelli-groes Mill". Statutory List of Buildings . Cadw. 31 March 1999 [Listed 1962]. Cadw Building ID 1880. Retrieved 2 May 2016 via Historic Wales.
  2. 1 2 3 4 RCAHMW. "Gelligroes Corn Mill, Pontllanfraith (40052)". Coflein. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  3. Gelli Groes Mill (ID PRN03691g) in the 'SMR' for Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust (GGAT). Retrieved 30 September 2021
  4. Nicol, Gloria (2000). Candles: Making and Displaying. Southwater. p. 159. ISBN   9781842152935.