|  | | 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 | |
