Easby Abbey had a watermill constructed in the mid-12th century, on a site northwest of the abbey buildings.[1] It had a mill race linked to the River Swale. Rebuilt around 1800, the mill retained the original foundations, and included a residence for the miller.[2][3] In the 20th century, its purpose shifted from grinding corn to generating electricity for the village, via a turbine which operated until the 1950s. Later, it was converted into a dwelling.[2]
The mill is constructed from stone, featuring quoins, a stone slate roof, stone gablecopings and shaped kneelers. It boasts two storeys and six bays. The front facade includes a doorway with a stone surround on plinths, adorned with imposts, voussoirs, a semicircular arch, and a tripartite keystone. The windows are sashes. The mill has held grade II listed status since 1986.[2]
