The Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum is a historic building and museum in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, England.
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| Location | Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, England |
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| Coordinates | 51°03′17″N 3°11′08″W / 51.0546°N 3.1855°W |
| Website | Mill website |
The building dates from the 18th century, and was extended in the early 19th century with the addition of a millhouse. It has an overshot waterwheel and has been designated as a Grade II listed building.[1]
Since 2000 the building has been renovated and was opened by the town Mayor in 2003.[2]
The water wheel weighs over two tonnes and is driven by water from Back Stream which originates in the Brendon Hills.[3]
The museum focuses on traditional trades and crafts including a wheelwright's shop, cooper's shop, saddler's shop, blacksmith's shop and a Victorian kitchen.[3]
References
edit- ^ "The old mill and millhouse". historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. Retrieved 5 June 2010.
- ^ "Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum". Things to see and do. Archived from the original on 21 April 2009. Retrieved 5 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Bishops Lydeard Mill". Somerset Guide. Archived from the original on 5 December 2010. Retrieved 5 June 2010.