Gelligroes Mill is a water-powered corn mill in

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. It features an overshot wheel with a cast iron frame and wooden buckets. It was built around 1625, and much altered in its working life eventually falling into disuse in the late 1980s. It was soon restored and 1992. The mill was designated as a Grade II* listed building in 1962. It is believed to have been the last mill operating commercially in Monmouthshire. As mining developed and farming declined the business adapted to changing needs. In 1874 the owners became suppliers of seed and animal feed to smallholders, and in the 1900s generators were installed to charge batteries for customers. When fully operational the mill contained 2 pairs of rotating stones to grind barley and wheat. On April, 14, 1912,

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was a wireless operator and was hearing the word that the ''

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'' was sinking. The mill is occupied by royal candlemaker David Constable.

References

{{reflist, refs= {{cite web , work = Statutory List of Buildings , title = Gelli-groes Mill , url = http://historicwales.gov.uk/files/pdf-listed-building.php?ids=19365&lang=ENG , date = 31 March 1999 , publisher = Cadw , access-date = 2 May 2016 , orig-year = Listed 1962 , via = Historic Wales , id = Cadw Building ID 1880 {{Coflein , num = 40052 , desc = Gelligroes Corn Mill, Pontllanfraith , access-date = 30 September 2021 {{watprn , 1 = GGAT , 2 = 03691g , title = Gelli Groes Mill , access-date = 30 September 2021 Grade II* listed buildings in Caerphilly County Borough