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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 Jill Graves on 01296 660074
All parties are taken round the mill by experienced society members as guides.
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2012 Opening Times: Open between 2pm and 5pm on the following dates with milling demonstrations between 2-30pm and 4-30pm approx on the 9 dates indicated by (M) Water level permitting Last Admission 4-30pm 25th March - Sunday 9th April 22nd April - Sunday 7th May 13th May - Sunday 4th June 17th June - Sunday 1st July - Sunday (M) 15th July - Sunday 29th July - Sunday (M) 12th August - Sunday (M) 27th August Bank Holiday Monday (M) 9th September - Sunday 30th September - Sunday Admission Prices: Adults - £2.00 Children (5-15) - £0.50 Address/Location:
Station Rd, Ivinghoe, Bucks LU7 9EA Contact:
Mill Manager - Chris Tugby Further information:
Free car parking . |