Shugborough Watermill Location Grid reference - SJ 992 225. OS Sheet - 127. Six miles E of Stafford off A 513, on the Shugborough Estate. Follow signs from J13 of M6. The mill was built in 1805 on an earlier site as part of Lord Anson’s ‘model farm’. Restored to working order in 1988. An 18-ft diameter breastshot waterwheel drives two pairs of millstones. Daily demonstrations. Owned by the National Trust, administered by Staffordshire County Council. Opening Times Mid March to October, Daily 11.000 – 17.00. Booked parties at other times. National Mills Weekend opening times Saturday and Sunday 11.00-17.00 Contact Estate Office 01889 881388. E-mail shugborough.promotions@staffordshire.gov.uk Web site www.shugborough.org.uk |