Coldharbour Mill Paranormal Investigation

Coldharbour Mill was originally a mill for corn or grist set in 15 acres of land within the village of Uffculme, Devon.  There has been a mill on this site since medieval times, according to the Domesday book. 

The name “Coldharbour” is said to be derived from Anglo Saxon, possibly meaning “Old Shelter”.

The area had plenty of resources, such as an ample supply of sheep, and therefore fleeces, and also easy access to the River Culm for a continuous supply of water.

Seeing an opportunity for developing his woollen textile business, Thomas Fox bought the land, complete with buildings and its own water wheel, in 1797 for 1100 guineas.

Thomas then built a large wool-spinning mill on the site to serve his weaving factories in Somerset and opened it in 1799.  In the 19th century, six of his sons continued their father’s work and the company took the name…