Aqueducts · South West England
Clapton Mill
In or near Thorncombe.
Clapton Mill — aqueduct in West Crewkerne, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Clapton Mill, the nearest railway station is Crewkerne, located 4.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TA18 8PU, and entry is free.
About
Clapton Mill is a aqueduct in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "aqueduct in West Crewkerne, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8539°, -2.8343°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Clapton Mill is a former watermill located in the hamlet of Clapton, West Crewkerne, Somerset, England. The existing mill dates back to the 18th century, but was extensively rebuilt in 1864. An earlier mill has existed on the same site since the 13th century. The mill, along with its aqueduct, has been Grade II* Listed since 1987, primarily for the surviving machinery which dates back to the 19th century rebuild.
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Background
History
One of the earliest references to Clapton Mill is dated 1228, when Baldwin of Clapton, then Lord of the Manor, obtained the mill. During the 17th century, the mill was referred to as Langdon's Mill and Lower Mill. After its closure, the Lockyers sold the property in 1995. The new owners made plans to return the mill to commercial use, while also attracting visitors as a working museum. In 2006, a hydro-electric turbine was installed at the mill to generate green energy. Tours of the mill are operated on an appointment-only basis.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8539, -2.8343
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- West Crewkerne
- Postcode
- TA18 8PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Yeovil
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17553837 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Clapton Mill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Clapton Mill, Clapton, Somerset.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clapton Mill?
- Clapton Mill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA18 8PU), in the parish of West Crewkerne.
- What is Clapton Mill?
- Clapton Mill — aqueduct in West Crewkerne, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Clapton Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA18 8PU.
- Who owns Clapton Mill?
- Clapton Mill is owned by | designation1 = Grade II* listed building.
- Is Clapton Mill a listed building?
- Clapton Mill is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Clapton Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Clapton Mill is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Clapton Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Clapton Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clapton Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA18 8PU.