History
The Mill
Water mills were in use in England before the wind mill. Introduced by the Romans, they were only developed and used on a large scale during the later Saxon period. Wind mills were present from the 12th century onwards and were situated where water was not available. Wind mills were most prominent throughout the east of England. There are three types of wind mill; an example of the oldest, the post mill, is pictured here. The use of the traditional type of mill declined after the introduction of high-speed steam-driven milling machinery in the 19th century.
The Domesday Book states there was a mill at Treeton, valued at five shillings, and two mill seats.
The will of John Parker of Ecclesfield and Norton, shows he was the owner of Treeton Mill in the mid 1500s.
The Taylors owned the mill in the early 1800s. In 1811 Robert Taylor of Treeton Mill. farmer, miller and corn merchant, insured his mill, premises and stock for £1,570. On the 25th May, 1869 the mill and premises were purchased by Mr. Thomas Brightmore. It was then stated to be capable of grinding 300 quarters of corn per week. The farm was described as about 75 acres of arable and pasture land in a high state of cultivation. The efficiency of larger mills, combined with the lack of water power lead to the cessation of work and the old mill was demolished about 1903. Six stone cottages were built near the site by Mr. Brightmore.
Treeton Mill, in the West Riding of the county of York, - TO BE SOLD by Private Contract by order of the devisees in trust of Mr. Robert Taylor, deceased, all those well-known and most desirable PREMISES, called Treeton Mill, situate at Treeton, in the West Riding of the county of York, comprising a substantially-built corn mill, with the dam and goits thereto belonging; two dwelling houses, counting house, workshops, sheds, yards, barns, stables and outbuildings; also a very commodious dwelling house adjoining the said mill and premises, with a cottage, stables and a carriage-house, yards and every other requisite convenience and a large and productive pleasure and kitchen garden attached, site whereof contains altogether 2a Ir 33p. Tho above premises held under his grace the Duke of Norfolk for a term of which 54 yrs are not yet expired, at the small annual ground rent of £20,and are now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Taylor. The mill is fitted with seven pair of French, two pair of gray, and one pair of shelling stones, two patent flour machines, corn screen, etc. is in excellent repair, and capable of grinding 300 quarters per week. The premises adjoin the river Rother, from which a plentiful supply of water is obtained for the greater part of the year; a 24-horse power condensing steam engine, driving six pairs of stones, has, however, been recently erected, in order to obviate any inconvenience arising from a temporary failure in the supply of water. A Farm of about 100 acres of arable and pasture land, in a high state of cultivation, is attached to the mill, and can be taken too by a purchaser. Treeton is situate six miles from Sheffield , three from Rotherham and two and a half from stations on the Midland, and Manchester , Sheffield , and Lincolnshire Railways. The premlses will be soId subject to the purchaser taking to the machinery, steam engine, tools,and.at a valuation, to be made in the usual way. The above presents a most eligible opportunity for the investment of capital, the once being in full operation, and one of the most extensive In the West Riding, and has been worked with great advantage to the late owner and his ancestors for 100 years. Early possession may be had if required. For further particulars, or to treat for the purchase, apply to Mr. J.J. WHEAT, solicitor, Paradise Square , Sheffield
In 1879 the Corn Miller at Treeton was Thomas Kearsley who was still at the mill in 1881