Shepshed Watermill
Location
Grid reference: SK 406 207
OS sheet: 129
Postcode: LE12 9RP
On the Hathern road about 1 mile NE of Shepshed town centre, just past the M1 overbridge.
An early 19th century brick-built 3-storey watermill, restored in 1999. A 17-ft diameter
high breast wheel drives 4 pairs of millstones through two lineshafts, and a sawbench in an outbuilding.
Last worked 1939. Restoration continues. Mills flour for demonstration only. Tea room on open days.
Opening times
Opening dates for 2011: 15th May, 19th June, 17th July, 21st August and 11th September, 11.30-16.30.
Private group bookings taken between May & September.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Sunday only, 11.30-16.30.
Contact
J.H. Brown, tel. 01509 506420.
Email
info@shepshedwatermill.co.uk
Web site
www.shepshedwatermill.co.uk
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