The Martintown Grist Mill

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Near collapse in 1985

By 1985, 135 years after its construction, the Martintown Mill was near collapse. Nearly 25% of its west wall was unsupported because of missing stonework. Plans were made to stabilize the mill structure. Footings and foundation walls were excavated, repaired and repointed. Missing limestones were replaced and a concrete barrier was installed to protect the mill's river wall.

The concrete penstock had been built in about 1878. The penstock and flume were demolished and removed so that the stone walls and footing could be repaired