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Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt
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Mosty Lea Watermill, Oulton, nr Stone
Location
Grid reference: SJ 917 362
OS sheet: 127
Postcode: ST15 8UJ
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, tel. 01785 812453, or E. Farrington, tel. 01782 322327.
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