Building record MDR7734 - Matlock (Bailey's) Corn Mill and site of millpond, Lumsdale Road, Matlock Town

Grade II listed. A corn mill on Bentley Brook originally powered by water although no machinery survives. Mid 18th century. Coursed stone rubble; 4 storeys. Advanced central bay on west side has 3 windows with later glazing bars and a doorway with arched head and segmental fanlight. Side wings each have 3 windows, partly obscured by later sack hoist enclosures; plain eaves; slates. (1) Bailey's Mill, Matlock. The large rambling five storey stone mill, probably dating back to the late 18th century, was built for Samuel Unwin, across a deep narrow valley on the Bentley Brook. There is presently no sign of either a waterwheel or of turbines, but the water courses remain. A steam engine was added in the late 19th century and roller milling was introduced about the same time. Henry Bailey started to operate from the mill in 1881 and E H Bailey Ltd continued to work here until at least 1941. It has now been converted into a number of apartments. (2) Large four storey corn mill formerly E.H. Bailey's Upper Mill, with a large dwelling house and a malt house. The mill is built on an old water power site on the Bentley Brook. Currently (1997) disused. (3)