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Little Salkeld Watermill is Cumbria's only fully operational watermill producing stoneground organic flours by water power. It is a traditional 18th century corn mill, using the power of water to produce a range of all purpose breadmaking and baking flours, as well as a specialist range for people who want to try something different.
The mill was built in 1745 - a modest affair - taking grain from local farmers to be milled. When the Carlisle Settle Railway was built, which passes through Little Salkeld, there was a big increase in trade and the mill prospered i.
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