Shut Lane Mill brown plaque

This brown commemorative plaque records: SHUT LANE MILL This is the site of the pool on the River Sherbourne, which fed water to a corn mill that existed from at least the 13th century. It was situated diagonally opposite on the forecourt of the workshops. The mill was demolished in the 1930s and had many names in its history. the main owners were the Earl of Chester (to 1227), the Priory of St Mary (to 1539) and the Old grammar School (1572-end of 19th century). Recorded plaque organisation: Coventry City Council and Unite.

Shut Lane Mill, operational from at least the 13th century until its demolition in the 1930s, served as a crucial corn mill powered by the River Sherbourne, reflecting the longstanding agricultural and economic activities of the region. Its ownership transitioned through significant entities including the Earl of Chester, St Mary's Priory, and the Old Grammar School, illustrating the area’s historical development and changes in land use over centuries.