Watermills · North West England
Eskdale Corn Mill
In or near Boot.
Eskdale Corn Mill — Grade II* listed building-listed watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Steve Partridge — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Eskdale Corn Mill, the nearest railway station is Dalegarth, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA19 1TG, and entry to the mill is free.
About
Eskdale Corn Mill is a Grade II* listed building-listed watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1086655). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Eskdale Corn Mill, also simply known as Eskdale Mill, is a grade II* listed corn mill, together with associated buildings, in the village of Boot in the English county of Cumbria. The corn mill takes the form of a watermill powered by the Whillan Beck. Its associated buildings include an outbuilding and stone packhorse bridge over the beck, both of which are separately listed at grade II.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Eskdale Corn Mill is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District, showcasing 500 years of history and traditional milling techniques. Visitors can explore original machinery, learn about hydro-electric generation, and enjoy interactive activities suitable for all ages in a scenic setting.
From the Wikipedia article
Eskdale Corn Mill, also simply known as Eskdale Mill, is a grade II* listed corn mill, together with associated buildings, in the village of Boot in the English county of Cumbria. The corn mill takes the form of a watermill powered by the Whillan Beck. Its associated buildings include an outbuilding and stone packhorse bridge over the beck, both of which are separately listed at grade II.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.3991, -3.2701
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Eskdale
- Postcode
- CA19 1TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Phone
- 01946 723335
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth — 0.5 km
- Opening
- April – October: Open Sundays – Thursdays, 10.30am-4.30pm; closed most Fridays and Saturdays. November – March: Open during school holidays only, 11am-3.30pm.
- Official site
- www.eskdalemill.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17542513 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eskdale Corn Mill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eskdale Corn Mill?
- Eskdale Corn Mill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA19 1TG), in the parish of Eskdale.
- What is Eskdale Corn Mill?
- Eskdale Corn Mill — Grade II* listed building-listed watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eskdale Corn Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA19 1TG.
- Who owns Eskdale Corn Mill?
- Eskdale Corn Mill is owned by Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust.
- Is Eskdale Corn Mill a listed building?
- Eskdale Corn Mill is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Eskdale Corn Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Eskdale Corn Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eskdale Corn Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA19 1TG.