Powered by a 300-year-old water wheel: a trip to Bishops Lydeard Mill

Powered by a 300-year-old water wheel: a trip to Bishops Lydeard Mill

Step into history at Bishops Lydeard Mill, where a 300-year-old waterwheel still spins, powering the trades and craft shops within.

Bishops Lydeard Mill, a historic structure in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, England, dates to the 18th century. Its 19th-century extension includes a millhouse. The mill's water wheel, weighing over two tonnes, is driven by water from Back Stream, a tributary of the River Tone. The mill is a Grade II listed building and features a museum dedicated to traditional trades such as wheelwright's shop, cooper's shop, saddler's shop, and blacksmith's shop.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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