Lulworth at one point had a mill, powered by water from a nearby spring. It was burnt
down during the 19th century and all that remains of its existence is the Millpond.
Isaac Fryer, Esq., who in gratitude for the recovery of health of his daughter in
1874, founded "The Fryer Trust" - for the distribution of coals, cash or clothing
in the village at Christmas. Inflation, alas, has now made this Trust of little value.
It is administered by the Parish Council.
This same daughter, Mrs. Russell, when in Lulworth, lived with her crippled child
at "Old Sea View" (now the Mill House). When the child died aged 14, the Rev. W.
P. Schuster wrote of her as "One who in her short life, set a bright example of faith
and hope and patience amid much bodily suffering".
Sir Alfred and Lady Fripp came to the Mill House in 1911; later Weston was built
for them (designed by Lutyens). His father and uncle, Alfred and George Fripp were
both well-known artists and painted beautiful water-colours of the old cottages,
the Mill pond, the Cove and the rocks of the spring, before the waterworks took away
its charm.
SY 8280, SY 8279, SY 8179, SY 8379
17/289 WEST LULWORTH LULWORTH COVE
Mill Pond Cottage
II
Former
mill house. Probably C19. Stone walls, slate roof, brick stacks. Two
storeys. Single-storey
extension at front, with stone walls and slate hipped roof.
Central part-glazed door.
Ground floor has two double-hung sash windows with
glazing bars. First floor has three
similar windows. Attached garage with
corrugated iron roof - not listable. Included
for group value.
Listing NGR: SY8235779982
Source: English Heritage
Lulworth Beach House Restaurant (formerly the Mill House Hotel) and pond
Looking across the little pond towards the Beach House restaurant.
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