Heron Watermill
Heron Watermill
Watermill
The mill dates from about 1740 and has some contemporary machinery. A Lowder mill, with four pairs of millstones and an internal high breast waterwheel, all working. Picnic area. A turbine has been installed in the river to generate electricity, which can be viewed from the mill.
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Location
Grid reference:
SD 496 799
Town/city: Beetham
OS sheet:
97
Postcode: LA7 7PQ
Geocode: @54.213021, -2.774071 Open in Map
One mile south of Milnthorpe and six miles north of Carnforth on A6. Brown signs at entrance to Beetham. On M6, take exit 35 to Carnforth.
Contact
Opening Times:
Wednesday to Sunday and bank holidays, all year, 11.00-16.00. See website for details
News & Events:
Friday 6th Flour Milling Demo @ 11:30pm
is a paid for event at £5 and will give a chance for visitors to
get close up to the milling process and have a full guided tour
of the C18th watermill.