The Mill, Lyng

The Mill and Mill house stood on the banks of and over the river Wensum upstream from Norwich about 14 miles out. There isn't much left of the mill itself apart from the water course used to channel the water in such a way as to utilise it and harness the mechanical power it created. Originally it was built in the 1400s as a flour mill but was later converted to be both a flour and paper mill. Records indicate that it also ground corn on occassions.

The mill was badly damaged in 1832 due to riots. It was at this point that it was rebuilt and was configured with two iron wheels, one of which was used to power the flour mill and the other to run the paper mill.

As mentioned above there is very little left of the mill itself apart from the watercourse. Watching the water tumble down was very calming and tranquil. It was a beautifully sunny day which made the site even more mesmorising. The sun reflecting off the water's surface glistening like the sunlight catching the ribbon of a spider's web.

I stood on the bank of the river watching the water bubble past meon it's journey towards Norwich. I was in awe of how clean the water looked. I could see the bottom of the river channel it was that clear. I stood for a few moments longer listening to the trickling water and the wildlife ignoring me and carrying on with its everyday business.

During my visit there, several other people either walked, cycled or drove past. Some of them stopped to admire the beauty of the site like myself. Some of them commented on its beauty.

I would visit the site again and definitely recommend others to visit it as well. There is enough space on the opposite side of the bridge to the mill, where you can sit and relax either on the ground or on some picnic chairs. While there were a few others go past it was not a very busy road and it is therefore very peaceful. A beautiful little corner of countryside that I stumbled upon.