Brown's End

Settlement in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Brown's End

M50 looking west at junction 2 Credit: Colin Pyle

Brown's End is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the picturesque Cotswold region, it is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush green meadows. The village is characterized by its charming stone cottages and traditional English countryside atmosphere.

With a population of around 200 residents, Brown's End exudes a strong sense of community. The village is centered around a quaint village green, where locals often gather for social events and activities. The green is also home to a 14th-century parish church, St. Mary's, which is a notable architectural landmark in the area.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Brown's End is located near several scenic walking trails, including the Cotswold Way, which attracts nature enthusiasts and tourists alike.

Despite its small size, the village is well-served by amenities. There is a local pub, The Brown Horse, which serves traditional pub fare and is a popular meeting spot for locals and visitors. Additionally, a small convenience store provides essential goods for residents, while larger supermarkets can be found in nearby towns.

Brown's End benefits from its proximity to larger towns such as Cheltenham and Gloucester, which offer a wider range of services and entertainment options. The village is also well-connected by road, with easy access to major motorways.

Overall, Brown's End is a tranquil and idyllic village, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking a quintessential English countryside experience.

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Brown's End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.003823/-2.3801621 or Grid Reference SO7434. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M50 looking west at junction 2

Colin Pyle

M50 looking west

Colin Pyle

M50 westbound at Bromsberrow Heath

Colin Pyle

Wild daffodils by the M50

These Narcissus pseudonarcissus clothe the slopes surrounding the Highways Authority depot at Junction 2 of the M50.

Jonathan Billinger

Clencher's Mill

Taken on a visit during the National Mills Weekend. An 18th century timber framed mill with an iron overshot waterwheel dating back to 1820. The waterwheel is accessed from the open doorway. When, in the 1920s, the water supply via the leet was cut off the mill was driven from an engine in the building on the left with a drive shaft passing overhead.

Bob Embleton

Clencher's Mill

Taken on a visit during the National Mills Weekend. An 18th century timber framed mill with an iron overshot waterwheel dating back to 1820. When, in the 1920s, the water supply via the leet was cut off the mill was driven from an engine in the building on the right with a drive shaft passing overhead.

Bob Embleton

Outbuildings, Clencher's Mill

I was told these were pigsties. The front wall is two bricks 18" deep. The left end wall is modern breeze block so the building may have been shortened.

Bob Embleton

The mill stones, Clencher's Mill

Taken on a visit during the National Mills Weekend. An 18th century timber framed mill with an iron overshot waterwheel dating back to the 1820. The corn for grinding was shaken from the wooden hopper into the centre of the top stone. The string disappearing through a hole to the floor below controlled the feed of corn to the mill - when a bag of milled flour was full the miller pulled the string and the corn stopped flowing. The metal lever on the wall on the left of the picture controlled the water flow over the wheel, housed beyond the brick wall. The horizontal shaft with the leather belt must be a 1920s addition when the water supply to the leet was cut off and the mill was powered from an engine in an adjacent building.

Bob Embleton

Clenchers Mill

This is the watermill for Eastnor Castle and was open for National Mills Weekend. There is an overshot wheel and a single pair of stones.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill, near Eastnor

The estate watermill for Eastnor Castle and shortly to be restored to working order. This is the overshot water wheel. The wooden penstock is at the top. The railing is obviously more modern.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill, near Eastnor

This is the gear room of this 18th century timber framed watermill. The wheel is of 1820. The pit wheel is at the back and the wallow is out of mesh on the beam carrying the footstep bearing for the main shaft. There is one surviving set of stones driven to the right. The stones on the left are missing but sufficient remains to show there must have been a pair here. The vertical centre boarding is curved to clear the great spur wheel.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill

This shows the pit wheel, great spur wheel and single surviving stone nut. The jacking ring has been used to take the stone nut out of engagement. The axle of the wheel can be seen to be metal. This watermill was open for National Mills Weekend.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill - stone floor

The single surviving pair of stones and a crusher for animal feed are on the right. The lever on the wall on the left opens the penstock for the overshot waterwheel. The crownwheel is just left of centre and operates one shaft for the sack hoist and one for other auxiliaries.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill, sack hoist mechanism

This roller on an arm is pulled onto the sack hoist belt (vertical belt left of centre) to tighten it and engage the sack hoist and pulled off to release it. There are two cords to operate it. I have never seen one like it before. This watermill was open for National Mills Weekend.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill near Eastnor

The leat is on the right with the by-pass sluice in the foreground. The mill is beyond and the wheel is under the slate roof that is catching the light. The leat is currently dry but restoration is anticipated within three years.

Chris Allen