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Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt
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Mosty Lea Watermill, Oulton, nr Stone
Location
Grid reference: SJ 917 362
OS sheet: 127
Postcode: ST15 8UJ
About 2 miles N of Stone on A520 Leek road, then L before Langley pub, then 1st R into Longton
Old Road, signposted Kibblestone Scout Camp (2 miles). Turn R into camp & report to Reception.
A watermill built in 1716 as a fulling mill. By 1756 it had been converted to flint grinding, probably
by James Brindley. A 20-ft pitchback waterwheel drives a single grinding pan. It also has a calcining kiln,
three settling arks and a drying kiln. The mill was closed in 1962 and has since been restored to
working condition.
Opening times 2016
Prearranged visits only, see
contact below.
National Mills Weekend opening times 2016
Prearranged days & times only, see contact below.
Contact
Kibblestone ISC Estate Manager Steve Fern,
01785 813407. Please give 2 weeks notice if possible.
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