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Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt
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Alton Watermill, in the Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket
Location
Grid reference: TM 045 581
OS sheet: 155
Postcode: IP14 1DE
Entrance to the Museum is in the centre of Stowmarket, opposite ASDA, signposted from A14.
This mill dates from the 17th century with 19th century modifications. The mill and mill
house were moved to the museum in the 1970s. The mill has an internal overshot waterwheel,
which drives three pairs of millstones on a hurst frame on the ground floor. It works for demonstration
on some events days, producing animal feed. Café and gift shop.
Opening times
late March to early November, Monday-Saturday, 10.00-17.00, Sundays, 11.00-17.00.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday, 10.00-17.00, Sunday, 11.00-17.00.
Contact
Museum of East Anglian Life, tel. 01449 612229.
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