Fountains Abbey Watermill

Fountains Abbey Watermill

Watermill

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.

Location

Grid reference:

SE 273683

Town/city: Fountains
OS sheet:

99

Postcode: HG4 3DY
Geocode: @54.1188369, -1.5823124 Open in Map

4 miles W of Ripon, off B6265 to Pateley Bridge. Follow signs to Fountains Abbey.

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