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Alderford Street Watermill

Location

Grid reference: TL 785340
OS sheet: 167/155
In Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham.

A typical rural watermill with tiled gambrel roof, undergoing extensive restoration by Essex County Council. Built in the 18th century, and last worked in the 1950s. The mill contains a breastshot waterwheel and two pairs of millstones.

Opening times

The second Sunday of each month from April until September, 14.00-17.00. Parties at other times by special appointment.

National Mills Weekend opening times

Sunday, 14.00-17.00.

Contact

Graham Robinson, ECC millwright, tel. 07717 867178.

Email

heritage.conservation@essexcc.gov.uk

Web site

www.essexcc.gov.uk/vip8/ecc/ECCWebsite/dis/guc.jsp?channelOid=15274 &guideOid=26028&guideContentOid=26037