The stonework remnants of the old Grover Grist Mill on Little Gillespie Brook

On our walk up Wagg Road we happened upon a woodsy trail just past Little Gillespie Brook. On a whim, we decided to see where it led to as there weren't any No Trespassing signs nearby. The trail was quite short. As I was doing a bit of trail clearing, Drew and Toby were far ahead. I heard Drew exclaim that he found the fantastic stonework of an old mill that was at least as awesome as Tarr's Mill, if not more so, as this mill's stonework is much more complete.

And, I have to agree that this was indeed a phenomenal find. This was my first view of the stonework across the top of the dam through Little Gillespie Brook.

I walked along the trail a bit further to see the side of the dam downstream. It is massive! There is one opening to let water through and you can see it in the lower right portion of the photo. There is a slot at the upper left of the photo with an unknown function to us. I couldn't get down the slope, so Drew did the exploring (lucky duck!)

Drew walked down to the brook level and shot this panorama. We were in awe!

Then, he walked up to the dam to get a closer look at the vertical water flow slot.

Here he is at water level looking into the vertical water flow slot.

And, here is the inside of the stonework as water flows through it. These dams are a marvel to us as they are so incredibly solid and have lasted for at least 140 years or more. We are assuming that there must have been a much higher water flow rate back when the mill was in use.

Lastly, here is a panorama that Drew took while facing downstream away from the dam. Check out the stonework on either side of the brook. Amazing! We had a chat with the woman who owns the land. Her house sits on the original homestead of the Grover family and she owns the land and the mill.

The millstone was stolen from the mill several years ago, but was found and placed in front of our town's historical society building for safe-keeping.

It is so cool looking with the radiating grooves and all the lichen from so many years of sitting unused.

Here is a side view to show the thickness of the stone.

And, the lichens are gorgeous on this chunk of granite. Here you see what I think is a type of Rock Shield Lichen.