| Kilhope Lead Mine - Waterwheels Location
Grid reference - NY 825 431
OS Sheet - 86/87
On A689 Bishop Auckland to Alston road, 2˝ miles W of Cowshill. A lead ore-crushing mill built in 1878-9; the 34-ft diameter wheel dominates the site. Two smaller waterwheels also in working order. A further 18 ft underground waterwheel is used for pumping. Café, woodland walks, shop, exhibitions. Guided mine tours. Opening Times
April to October, daily, 10.30 - 17.00. Parties by arrangement, all year.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday & Sunday, 10.30 - 17.00. Contact
Helen Marriot, 01388 537505.
E-mail
killhope@ durham.gov.uk
or
info@killhope.org.uk Web site
http://www.killhope.org.uk/ | 
