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Ford End Watermill
Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire. |
Buckinghamshire's only working Watermill with original machinery | |||||
![]() This little mill, recorded in 1616 but certainly very much older, was in use until 1963. Restored by volunteers, and now maintained and run by Ford End Watermill Society, it is the only remaining working watermill in Buckinghamshire with original machinery. It retains all the atmosphere of a small farm mill of the late 1800's. An unusual feature is the sheepwash in the tailrace below the mill. Washing made the fleece easier to shear and increased its value. Stoneground wholemeal flour is on sale during milling demonstrations. Schools and other parties are very welcome, details at the bottom of this page. Click here for the latest news from Ford End Watermill. ![]() MAIN MILL GEARING Click Here For Colour Picture of gears
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Schools and other parties are very welcome. To make an appointment please telephone Mrs Julie Lloyd-Evans on 07745 993205
All parties are taken round the mill by experienced society members as guides.
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2008 Opening Times: Open between 2.30 and 5.30pm on the following dates with milling demonstrations between 3.00 and 5.00pm approx. on the 8 dates indicated by (M) Last Admission 5pm 24th March 13th April- Sunday (M) 5th May 11th May - Sunday 26th May 8th June - Sunday 22nd June - Sunday (M) 13th July - Sunday 27th July - Sunday (M) 10th August - Sunday 24th August - Sunday 25th August 14th September - Sunday 28th September - Sunday (M) Admission Prices: Adults - £1.50 Children (5-15) - £0.50 Location:
Station Rd, Ivinghoe, Bucks - 600 metres from the church along Station Road, The B488 to Leighton Buzzard. LU7 9EA Contact:
Mill Manager - Chris Tugby Further information:
Free car parking adjacent. |