Hartpury Watermill
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Big Bear and Pepe Millard
Tue 25 May 2010 20:44
Hartpury Mill
Hartpury Watermill is in
private ownership, with no public access, but there are very good views from the
road. Dating from the 17th century, it is likely there was a mill here from
before the time of the Domesday Book, probably built in the 12th century, now a
Grade II listed building. Once driven by the River Leadon, it was a substantial
building with two undershot water wheels, three pairs of stones, a fireplace on
the first floor and six corn bins above. Only the wheel that is visible from the
road exists today, it measures four point three metres and ceased working during
the Second World War. However, a Gloucester engineer restored it in 1982.
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