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Looking down towards the beach - the path led down from Kirk Michael station. |
Mill Dale - the lower section was once known as known as Bordall or Borodal and was the presumed site of Bordal Mill. The 1868 O/S map (pre Railway and viaduct) shows the corn mill at the end, as well as the large flat area ideal for tennis courts etc.
It was a very popular destination for Sunday School outings - helped no doubt by its Methodist developer who did not serve alcohol.
The corn mill at the end of the glen, shown below in the detail from a sketch, possibly by JosephColeman, in the late 19th Century, was washed away in the 1950's
Glen Wyllin Mill c. 1890
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