Gunton Park Sawmill
Location
Grid reference: TG 224 335
OS sheet: 133
On the Gunton Park Estate between Aylsham and Cromer. Turn E of A140 towards Suffield.
The only water-powered sawmill in Norfolk. Built about 1775, it is a thatched, timber-framed structure.
There were two waterwheels, one driving a circular saw and the other a reciprocating saw. Now restored
to working order and operated by volunteers from the Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society. A small
grist mill has now been restored and may be demonstrated occasionally.
Opening times
April to September, 4th Sunday in each month.
Contact
Norfolk Windmills Trust, tel. 01362 869393.
Email
historicenvironment@norfolk.gov.uk
Web site
www.norfolkmills.co.uk/Watermills/gunton-sawmill.html
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