Debra Riddell

The mill is situated at the junction of the A69 Carlisle to Newcastle road and Little Corby Road, about 6 miles east of Carlisle. The mill in the past was known as Little Corby Mill and there has been a mill in Little Corby since at least the mid 12th Century. Robert de Vallibus, lord of the barony of Gilsland, gave Little Corby and Fenton to Alexander de Windsor, including the mill, and the fishery. He then gave part of the profits of the mill to Lanercost Abbey. Part control of the mill passed to Hugh de Salked of Corby Castle. Full control of the mill was eventually achieved by the Howards of Corby Castle. The Mill was rebuilt in 1802 for £750, with most of the present structure dating to a rebuild of 1839.