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  Fountains Abbey Watermill

Location
Grid reference -
SE 273683.
OS Sheet - 99. 
4 miles W of Ripon, off B6265 to Pateley Bridge. Follow signs to Fountains Abbey.

The surviving part of a 12th century granary & workshop range,  originally a corn mill, later a sawmill. A Gilkes turbine was installed in 1928 to produce electricity. Restored in 1993-2001, plus a turning waterwheel and reconstructed hurst frame. Part of the Fountains Abbey estate. Owned by the National Trust.

Opening Times
Daily; April to September, 10.30 – 17.30. October to March, 10.30 – 15.30.

National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday and Sunday 10.30 - 17.30.

Contact
01765 608888.

E-mail
[email protected] 

Web site
www.fountainsabbey.org.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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