Static Image: | Melinsey Watermill - geograph.org.uk - 1473917.jpg |
Static Image Width: | 250px |
Static Image Caption: | Melinsey Watermill |
Country: | England |
Region: | South West England |
Map Type: | Cornwall |
Official Name: | Melinsey |
Civil Parish: | Veryan |
Unitary England: | Cornwall |
Lieutenancy England: | Cornwall |
Os Grid Reference: | SW906392 |
Coordinates: | 50.215°N -4.936°W |
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Melinsey is a hamlet south of Ruan High Lanes in Cornwall, England.[1] The name is derived from the Cornish word "melinjy" which means "mill house".[2]
Melinsey Watermill dates from the Middle Ages and has been restored to working order. It was originally built to grind wheat into food for livestock. It has a Cafe specializing in Cornish cream teas and a craft shop.