2011
SO8688 : The Smestow River at Greensforge, Staffordshire
taken 13 years ago, near to Swindon, Staffordshire, England
The Smestow River at Greensforge, Staffordshire
The river is flowing south, towards the camera. It meets the River Stour about two miles away. On the far bank is Greensforge Mill.
Much work has been done on the Smestow Brook in recent years to reduce the frequency of its flooding. Apparently, the dredging work has increased the depth in places to four feet (1.25m) resulting in the brook's upgrading to "river" status, but map makers are not yet cognisant of this (everyone still calls it Smestow Brook anyway). Of course, such work needs constant maintenance.
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There has been a mill on this site since at least the 16th century. In 1602 the existing corn mill was converted into a hammer mill. It was rebuilt in the late 19th century and was a corn mill again until it closed in about 1925. Further conversion into apartments has now taken place.
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