Watermills · East of England
Newnham Mill
In or near Cambridge.
Newnham Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Newnham Mill is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, with the postcode CB3 9EZ. The nearest railway station is Cambridge, which is 1.7 km away. Entry to the mill is free.
About
Newnham Mill is a Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1331867). 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
Details NEWNHAM ROAD 1. 942 (East Side) Newnham Mill TL 4457 NE 9/593 II 2. Early/Mid C19. Grey gault brick. Old watermill, but converted to factory use for many years. L-shaped, with a later rear wing. 3 storeys, 3 windows, sashes with glazing bars. Weatherboarded sack hoist in west gable end. Slate roof with vent along it. Listing NGR: TL4457957752 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 47637 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Newnham Mill is part of the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Classics, focusing on classical studies and archaeology. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and research projects related to ancient civilizations.
Place summary
Newnham Mill is a Grade II listed watermill located in London. This structure represents historical industrial architecture and is notable for its preservation status.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.1990, 0.1141
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB3 9EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.classics.cam.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26616728 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newnham Mill?
- Newnham Mill is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB3 9EZ), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Newnham Mill?
- Newnham Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newnham Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB3 9EZ.
- Is Newnham Mill a listed building?
- Newnham Mill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Newnham Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Newnham Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newnham Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB3 9EZ.