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Photograph © Hestercombe Gardens
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Hestercombe Gardens watermill
Location
Grid reference: ST241 287
Postcode: TA2 8LG
4m NE from Taunton, 1m NW of Cheddon Fitzpaine, Somerset.
Hestercombe's 17th century water mill was restored during a year-long project in 2010. A collection of energy sources dating from Victorian
and Edwardian times are showcased in the mill. The overshot water wheel was
restored by millwright Martin Watts and now powering equipment for demonstrations to crush apples, grind corn and cut timber - activities that have been prominent on the Estate
over the centuries.
Photographs show wheel before and after restoration.
Shop, plant centre and restaurant.
Opening times
Gardens open daily all year (except Christmas Day) 10.00-17.30 (last admissions 17.00.).
Mill demonstration days will be run on several dates during the year. Please check website for details.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday & Sunday 10.00 - 17.30.
Contact
Tel. 01823 413923.
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