|  | | Mosty Lea Watermill, Oulton, nr Stone
Location
Grid reference - SK 916 363.
OS Sheet - 127.
About 2 miles N of Stone on A520 Leek road, then L before Langley pub, then 1st R into Longton Old Road, signposted Kibblestone Scout Camp (2 miles). Turn R into camp & report to Reception.
A watermill built in 1716 as a fulling mill. By 1756 it had been converted to flint grinding, probably by James Brindley. A 20-ft pitchback waterwheel drives a single grinding pan. It also has a calcining kiln, three settling arks and a drying kiln. The mill was closed in 1962 and has since been restored to working condition. Opening Times
April to September, 1st Sunday each month, 14.00 – 16.30; also Wednesdays 10.00 – 12.30. Heritage weekend, 11.30 – 16.30. Phone to check before travelling. Parties at other times by arrangement. National Mills Weekend opening times
Sunday only 11.30 - 16.30 Contact
Barry Lakin
01785 812453, or
E Farrington
01782 322327.
E-mail barrylakin@tiscali.co.uk or farrington2000@supernet.com Web site
www.midlandmillsopen.org.uk/mosty.htm | |
