About the town » Claythorpe, Lincolnshire, England, Great Britain

Claythorpe is a hamlet about 3 miles north west of the town of Alford, Lincolnshire, England, most notable for its water mill. Claythorpe Mill is now a restaurant. It was known as Empire Mills when it was built as a corn mill in the 18th century. It was largely rebuilt in the 19th century, and the top floor was destroyed by fire and rebuilt again in 1890. Originally powered by a water wheel it has worked using a turbine since 1890, which is housed at the rear of the building. The steel wheel and gearing are still there, and it is a grade II listed building. It was the last regularly working water mill in Lincolnshire, although it has not been in use since 1977. Claythorpe Manor (formerly Claythorpe Hall) is a grade II listed red brick farmhouse dating from the 18th century.