Covering over 230 acres of woodland and water, Newmillerdam was once part of an area known as Thurstonhaugh. Around 1285 the area eventually became known as New Mylle on Dam when a new corn mill was built, probably situated upstream near to the site of the Boathouse. At that time the dam used to feed the water wheel. The corn mill which exists today on the A61 is not the original but was built in the 1820s.
Why not visit whilst you are in the area? with 1.5 miles surfaced lakeside path for walkers and joggers and way-marked trails for walkers, joggers, cyclists and horse riders. for more information visit Newmillerdam Country Park – Wakefield Council