Daniel's Mill
Daniel's Mill is a watermill visible from the train as it crosses Oldbury Viaduct
It was probably built in the late 18th century. However it is on the site of an earlier mill, possibly dating back to the 15th century. The mill has been restored to working condition, and is open to the public. The mill wheel on the north side is 39ft in diameter and was made in c. 1855 by Abraham Darby (the maker of Iron Bridge) at Coalbrookdale. It is made of both of cast and wrought-iron and drives three pairs of stones. It is perhaps the last of its type to have survived and is the largest waterwheel powering a corn mill still working in England today.
It has remained in family ownership for 300 years and Alan George, the owner, is supporter of the SVRSevern Valley Railway since its early days.
Links
www.danielsmill.co.uk Historic England
