Former mill building, Trenance Road, St Austell
Location/Address
6-14 Trenance Road, St Austell
Type
Description
A mill building which is now converted to residential use. It was previously powered by a water wheel formerly attached to the north wall, now lost. A three storey structure of rubble masonry build with granite quoins and offset plinth, and a hipped and slated roof with red ridge tiles. The windows have brick jambs and arches with granite keystone detail. The west façade (front elevation) has a symmetrical arrangement with two windows flanking a central door to each floor. (CAU information file relating to planning application in 1990, site visit sketches and description, colour photographs). (HER No. 162351)
Unclear whether this building is a corn mill or part of the site described in HER No. 20415 as follows...
One of two foundries to have operated in St Austell, Higher Foundry at the top of Blowinghouse Hill was started in 1822 by R R Hodge. By 1825 he was also running the Lower Foundry (HER No. 20416) which he continued until his death in 1855. In 1856 it was taken over by William Derry and Sons and by 1890 was being operated by J O Jewel. W Francis, indentured to William West, took over the concern in 1894 (b5). The foundry probably manufactured various items of mining machinery. In 1960 it was acquired by Peter Goodwin and used for the production of medical aid products. Some original buildings and a water wheel are extant.
The building is identified by the St Austell THI survey as a Locally Significant Building/Possible Spot Listing opportunity with further research.
Statement of Significance
Asset type
MillAge
19th century
Date Listed
n/a
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