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During 2009/2010 Heron Corn Mill installed a 100kW Kaplan propellertype hydropower turbine. This innovative and exciting addition will provide green energy for the entire complex, creating sustainability for the Trust and bringing new avenues of educational and artistic potential. In effect, we are diverting the course of the River Bela from the watermill's historic commercial industry to a contemporary creative industry.

The scheme was designed by Inter Hydro Technology with the turbine built by NHT Engineering and civil engineering undertaken by Askam Construction LTD.

The project highlights the importance of our primary resource - the river, and how this has been the reason why water powered industry has been the mainstay of our location for centuries. Future interpretation for the site will include opening up and maximising viewing access to the old mechanics of the waterwheel in contrast to the modern technologies of the hydro turbine.

A time-lapse video of the hydro installation construction can be viewed here.

An audio/visual presentation and talk on the new social setting of Heron Corn Mill and the role hydro power has played in the past, present and future of the site can be arranged for groups of 6 or more, and also includes a tour of the hydro power installation and refreshments in the barn. Please get in touch for booking.

Funding for the turbine project began with huge support from the major funder of the project, The Northern Rock Foundation. Further grants from private trusts and foundations were very kindly given. A loan from Charity Bank was obtained to complete the project.


Below is our new energy meter showing the total power generated on a given date

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New Training Programme for Capital Works at Heron Corn Mill
Throughout the restoration and repair work on our Grade II* watermill (carried out by Lambert & Walker as part of a HLF project), Heron Corn Mill will be offering opportunities for the community, students wishing to train in the heritage building industry and professionals to view the site as work is happening. Please view the full list of events by downloading the PDF here

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Are you interested in volunteering at Heron Corn Mill? Pauline our new Volunteer Coordinator is waiting to hear from you - pauline@heronmill.org

 

Visitor Information 2013

We would like to inform that people wishing to visit the Mill at Heron Corn Mill that it will not be open for regular visits between January and September 2013 due to planned captial works on the mill building and site access. The Good news is that we have secured HLF funding for the development and Heron Corn Mill will offer a vastly improved visitor experience once re-opened later in the year. Click heading to read more

HISTORIC WATERMILL AWARDED HERITAGE LOTTERY GRANT

 

HISTORIC WATERMILL AWARDED HERITAGE LOTTERY GRANT Heron Corn Mill, situated on the west bank of the River Bela in Beetham, Cumbria, has been awarded a Heritage Lottery grant of GBP 939,100 to bring the Grade II* listed watermill back to life, improving access, creating training and learning opportunities, and developing and installing new interpretation and signage. Matched funding has also been awarded by John Paul Getty Jr Charitable Trust and Leader + RDPE.

Hydro Energy Meter
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HERON CORN MILL (BEETHAM) LTD WINS HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND SUPPORT
Heron Corn Mill in Beetham, near Milnthorpe, Cumbria has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Waterpower Connection Point project, it was announced today.

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT ...

'a river runs through it' is a 12 month arts project based at Heron Corn Mill.

 

EDUCATION PACK AVAILABLE

Heron Corn Mill now has a new teachers resource pack. Suitable for Key Stage 1-2 it contains three new exciting modules for schools and groups. Just £ 3.00 including P&P.

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THE TURBINE ARRIVES
Video of the hydro turbine arriving.

HYDRO TURBINE INSTALLATION VIDEO
A short video of the hydro turbine installation so far.