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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.
