Friday's Fences

My daily dog walks frequently take me past this fence.  It leads on to something really special and very beautiful.

I had to take all the photographs from the far side of the fence - I didn't have any money on me to buy admission as I was dog-walking -  so these are pictures of a fence, taken over a fence.

There is a collection of wildfowl, an exhibition area and a tearoom.

There is a lot of water... with fencing to discourage young children from taking a dip.

There is a mill chase...

with a beautiful resident.

This is the main entrance...

Image borrowed from terry moore

of Claythorpe Watermill which was built as a corn mill in 1720.  It was largely rebuilt in the 19th century; then,  in 1890 the top floor was destroyed by fire, and was rebuilt again.  Fire being an ever present threat in a mill.

It was originally powered by a water wheel.  It was the last regularly working watermill in Lincolnshire, but has not been in use since 1977.

One day I really must hand over my entrance money and pay an official visit.

Once again, I am pleased to be joining in Friday's Fences with Jan and Jer - check out some links to lots of  brilliant Friday's Fences here.