Throop Mill..

One of the main characteristics of modern day Throop is the watermill referred to as “Throop Mill”. The watermill in Throop village has been present in some regard from the 12th century passing through various ownership's including monks from Quarr Abbey and was mentioned in the Doomsday Book.
It has often been said that it is haunted by the monks and sometimes tormented children with no faces there laughter and cries are said to fill the cold night air, not surprisingly despite many attempts to reopen, the mill remains closed to the public. It has been suggested by the local council to turn the site into tea rooms.
The mill has four floors most of which are believed to be rotten. I've seen many images of Throop Mill courtesy of Google images, many of which must have been taken decades ago before the front of the mill became overgrown. The Mill is in an idyllic spot on the edge of the village, being only a stones throw from the sprawl of Bournemouth. If you're a little disappointed with the mill itself, there are some lovely walks to be had along the River Stour which flows close by.

j.