Carisbrooke

Castle Street

The narrow street was a popular place for a stroll as it linked the church and the castle. There was the opportunity to admire the quaint cottages, visit the mill and ford, and to stop at the thatched tea rooms.

Carisbrooke Mill

Carisbrooke Mill formerly known as Long's Mill and Kent's Mill is of great antiquity and mention was made to it in the middle ages. The mill pond was very large. In its heyday it must have been one of the most important trading mills on the island. In 1891 Barnabas Scovell was the owner whilst in 1906 John Thomas Long was the miller. It was a working mill until 1939 under the ownership of William Kent. It fell into disrepair but is now being renovated.

Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke Castle taken from the ford in Castle Street. There is now a choice of routes to the castle. Castle Lane leads to a more stately approach, whilst the walk over the fields and stiles gives more spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

Spring Road c.1907

The railings to the right of the picture show the position of the waterworks formerly the Newport and Carisbrooke Water Company. The company purchased the site in 1848 when it was occupied by Priory Mill.

The waterworks pond at one time claimed to have 'the best trout fly fishing in the island'. The pond is now more commonly referred to as Eight Bells Pond.

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