Midland Mills Open, Shepshed Watermill
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Directions Postcode LE12 9RP, Map ref SK482204
About 1 mile North East of Shepshed Town centre
Description
An early 19th century brick-built watermill with adjoining house.
A 17ft diameter high breast wheel drives 4 pairs of millstones though two lineshafts, and a sawbench in an outbuilding
Last worked 1930, Waterwheel restored 1999, Restoration continues.
Facilities
refreshments
Opening Dates & Times
Sunday 14th May. Sunday 16th July. Sunday 10th Sept.
Other times by arrangements.
AdmissionFree, Donations welcome .
Disabled Access Nearest mills
Hough, Swannington 5m
Masson 16m
Strutt's North Mill, Belper 19m
Heage 20m
Events
tel 01509 506420
