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Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt
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Shugborough Watermill
Location
Grid reference: SJ 992 225
OS sheet: 127
Postcode: ST17 0XB
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 18ft diameter breastshot waterwheel drives two pairs
of millstones. Daily demonstrations. Owned by the National Trust, administered by Staffordshire County Council.
Parking and admission charges.
Opening times 2016
Mid-March to October, daily except Tuesdays, 11.00-17.00. Booked parties at other times.
National Mills Weekend opening times 2016
Saturday and Sunday, 11.00-17.00.
Contact
Estate Office, tel. 01889 881388.
Web site
http://www.shugborough.org.uk/theshugboroughestate/Farm.aspx
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