Medieval Mills of Old Partick - Part 1: A Sense of Scenery - Glasgow's Old Ruins

Medieval Mills of Old Partick - Part 1: A Sense of Scenery - Glasgow's Old Ruins Welcome to Urban Expeditions - Enjoy an insightful journey into Glasgow's lesser known past on the scenic and tranquil River Kelvin by Partick, Glasgow, Scotland. This is Part 1, of a 2 Part Episode. Next Time: Into the Ruins - Exploring the River banks to inspect the genuine Medieval Ruins of the 1500s Clayslaps Mill. History and Background - Beginning in the Year 1500... Clayslaps Mill was traditionally known as the ‘New Mill of Partick’. From the early 1500s it had a succession of multiple uses as a grain mill, waulk mill, lint mill, snuff mill and malt grinding mill for Glasgow’s brewers. In 1771 Clayslap Mills were purchased by Glasgow’s Bakers and converted entirely to flour grinding to feed Glasgow’s growing population. The dam powered three undershot water wheels, 5m in diameter, driving 15 pairs of mill stones. The mill buildings latterly filled most of the river bank behind Kelvingrove Museum, from this dam down to Regents Mill Dam. Clayslap Mills were demolished and completely cleared in 1874, but the dam and its sluices were retained and used to manage the high water levels that were required for leisure and boating in Kelvingrove Park, particularly during Glasgow’s International Exhibitions of 1888 and 1901. Clayslaps Dam stood at least 2m high across the River Kelvin. Since then, most of the remaining sandstone blocks (some weighing up to 1000kg) have been dislodged in winter floods and washed downstream, where they lie in a tumble. This destruction has exposed the lowest courses and foundations of the weir and sluices. These comprise a complex layout of dressed sandstone masonry, postholes and cut-outs in the bedrock, from several phases of weirs dating back to the medieval period. A part of the lower courses of the weir are quarried from the solid bedrock. Exploring History - Beginning at Particks Snow Bridge above the River Kelvin I then travel down onto the Rivers banks and inspect these Historical Mill Ruins while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of this unique location on the River Kelvin as it flows through Partick from Kelvingrove on route to the River Clyde. I showcase these interesting Ruins and tell of its History while also capturing the wonderful late Spring heatwave from within this mystical world of a Medieval Historical Site. There's lots to see in this Episode and it's a fun and educational adventure that was a blast to make! Follow for the next Glasgow's Old Ruins 🏞 Check out our Channel for all things Glasgow History 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Urban Expeditions 🥾 #medieval #medievalhistory #remnant #river #history #exploring #glasgow #scotland #oldworld #photography #explorer #documentary #education #hidden #insight #exploration #amazing #incredible