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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 01296 437044
All parties are taken round the mill by experienced society members as guides.
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2010 Opening Times: Open between 2pm and 5pm on the following dates with milling demonstrations between 2-30 and 4-30pm approx. on the 8 dates indicated by (M) Water level permitting Last Admission 4-30pm 5th April 25th April - Sunday 3rd May 9th May - Sunday 31st May 13th June - Sunday 27th June - Sunday (M) 11th July - Sunday 25th July - Sunday (M) 8th August - Sunday 22nd August - Sunday 30th August Bank Holiday Monday (M) 12th September - Sunday 26th September - Sunday (M) 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 . |