Avon Mill, from Domesday to 2026
For the best part of a thousand years, a mill has stood on this weir — grinding on water that still orders the river today. Its story runs from a single line in the Domesday survey to the homes taking shape now.
A long arc
The mill's story, in five dates.
- 1086
- Recorded in Domesday
- 1796
- A factory of two hundred
- 1890
- Rebuilt in four storeys
- 1990s
- Offices, then quiet
- 2026
- Now, restoredits windows drawn back into the light.
1086 — Recorded in Domesday
The mill's story runs from a single line in the Domesday survey of 1086. The site has been in continuous use since the medieval period.
1796 — A factory of two hundred
A factory of two hundred.
1890 — Rebuilt in four storeys
In 1890 the mill was rebuilt in four storeys. It took its present form by the close of the 19th century.
1990s — Offices, then quiet
Latterly the mill was in office use. It then stood quiet before the current restoration.
2026 — Now, restored
Now, restored: its windows drawn back into the light.
The approach is one of careful restoration: original features retained, contemporary interventions kept quiet.
Nothing essential has been lost. A good deal has been quietly returned.
The building
The mill is built of Bath stone. It stands beside the weir on the River Avon.
The weir has been working the river since the mill was built.
The mill courtyard — Bath stone walls, arched windows and a glazed entrance door. 
Avon Mill at golden hour — the Bath stone gable.
CGI, indicative only
The mill today
Within the restored mill are 11 apartments and Riverview, a commercial unit. Three separate houses are set within the riverside grounds: Avon Lodge North, Avon Lodge South and Riverbank.
Questions
How old is Avon Mill?
Avon Mill's story runs from a single line in the Domesday survey of 1086, and the site has been in continuous use since the medieval period. The mill was rebuilt in four storeys in 1890 and took its present form by the close of the 19th century.
What was the mill used for?
In 1796: a factory of two hundred. Latterly the mill was in office use, in the 1990s, and it then stood quiet before the current restoration.
What is the mill built of?
The mill is built of Bath stone.
What homes are within the mill?
Within the mill, homes range from one-bedroom apartments through to four-bedroom duplex residences with balconies overlooking the river. Each home has a unique layout; all benefit from light-filled living spaces.
Who is the architect of the restoration?
McAdam Architects.
Are the images CGI?
Yes. Every image on this site is CGI, indicative only.
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