Temporary partial reconstruction of the second wheel

The original shrouds for the second wheel were not all complete. Some had been broken when the mill fell into disrepair and one had been lost completely. In 2022 it was decided to reconstruct the one side of the second wheel that we had shrouds for, to show what it would look like and to gain experience of the process of putting the wheel togather. This was done while we were applying and waiting for listed building permission. It was an interesting challenge, taking several days to complete.

Starting the process

The first two shrouds are in place

The side of the wheel almost complete

Putting the last of the shrouds in place

The completed reconstruction