2011

SK4820 : Shepshed Watermill - Wheel

taken 13 years ago, near to Shepshed, Leicestershire, England

Shepshed Watermill - Wheel
Shepshed Watermill - Wheel
A view of the breastshot waterwheel, the buckets have been replaced with gavlanised steel which should last many years.
Shepshed Watermill

An early 19th century 3 storey watermill bought in 1996 and restored in 1999. A 17-ft diameter high breastshot wheel (restored and working) drove 4 pairs of millstones through two lineshafts. The next room to the waterwheel is the site of a sawbench powered via belts. The mill last saw action in 1939, a concrete bridge nearby was built by Germans POWs. There are several open days a year.
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Mills Open Weekend 2011

National Mills Weekend is an annual celebration of the UK's milling heritage. The event is organised by the Mills Section of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.
The 2011 dates were the 14th and 15th May. Over 450 buildings were open to visitors meaning many to choose from. They ranged from fully working wind and water mills to under restoration or rarely open buildings.


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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Shepshed [39] · Shepshed Watermill [13] · Waterwheel [5] · Buckets have been Replaced [2] Other Photos: · Shepshed Watermill - Waterwheel ·
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Ashley Dace   (more nearby)
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Sunday, 15 May, 2011   (more nearby)
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Sunday, 15 May, 2011
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