StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: water wheel

The original buildings are a water mill (Eskdale Mill, dating from 1578), the leat has been altered to supply a new, exterior wheel. (Micro HEP), This is between the village of Boot and the site of the 3ft gauge railway station. Well worth a visit.

Water wheel, used as the prime mover for a micro hydroelectricity generator. It was under test at the time of our visit to Eskdale Mill. . . eskdalemill.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/hydro-scheme-progress.html

The museum also has the largest working waterwheel in mainland Britain, which is available for viewing via several walkways. The waterwheel was constructed in 1870 by De Winton of Caernarfon and is 50 ft 5ins in diameter, 5 ft 3ins wide and was built around a 12in axle. . The wheel was slowly turning (and dripping) when this image was captured.