| Piles Watermill, Allerford Location
Grid reference - SS 905 465
OS Sheet - 180
About 4 miles W of Minehead. S of A39 S of Allerford. Turn off for Luccombe. Mill is on R. This small jointed cruck building dates from the 16th century, and has a 10ft overshot waterwheel. Most machinery is in place, but no water. Originally a corn mill, it was used for cider making between 1930 and 1940. There are interpretative panels about the mill and a small agricultural display. It is part of the Holnicote Estate, and is owned by the National Trust. Tea-rooms in Allerford and Selworthy. Opening Times
Open at all times – just walk in. Contact
Holnicote Estate Office 01643 862452. E-mail
holnicote.estate@nationaltrust.org.uk |
