Watermills · East of England
Redbournbury Mill
In or near Redbourn.
Redbournbury Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harpenden · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Redbournbury Mill, the nearest railway station is Harpenden, located 3.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AL3 6RS. Entry to the mill is free.
About
Redbournbury Mill is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Address: Redbournbury Lane, St Albans, AL3 6RS. Coordinates: 51.7844°, -0.3798°.
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Heritage listing
Redbournbury Mill, is a Grade II* listed flour mill in Redbournbury, Hertfordshire, England, which is thought to have been first built in the early 11th Century. Having operated as a watermill on the River Ver, the mill is now powered by a diesel engine.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Redbournbury Mill is a historic watermill located in a picturesque rural setting. Visitors can explore the mill museum, see the milling process in action, and purchase organic stoneground flour from the shop.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Redbournbury Mill, is a Grade II* listed flour mill in Redbournbury, Hertfordshire, England, which is thought to have been first built in the early 11th Century. Having operated as a watermill on the River Ver, the mill is now powered by a diesel engine.
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Background
History
The date of inception of Redbournbury Mill is unknown, however, a mill on the same site was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and it is possible that the existing mill was built on these foundations. Prior to that however, in 1030 the Manor of Redbourn was given to the Abbot of St Albans by Aegelwyne le Swarte and his wife Wynfreda, wealthy Saxon landowners, and possible lords. It is likely that the mill which once stood at the approximate site of Redbournbury would have been within the Manor of Redbourn, and was thus passed on to the Abbey. The nearby farmhouse was used by the Abbot's Chamberlain, and was referred to as Chamberlain's Mill. The lane that passes the mill crosses the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7844, -0.3798
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- Redbourn
- Postcode
- AL3 6RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Phone
- (01582) 792874
- Established
- 1780
- Nearest railway station
- Harpenden — 3.9 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 9am - 1pm; Sundays 1pm - 4.30pm (except 25th December)
- Official site
- www.redbournburymill.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w660184966 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Redbournbury Mill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Redbournbury Watermill.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Redbournbury Mill?
- Redbournbury Mill is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 6RS), in the parish of Redbourn.
- What is Redbournbury Mill?
- Redbournbury Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Redbournbury Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Harpenden, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 6RS.
- When was Redbournbury Mill built?
- Built or established in 1780.
- Who owns Redbournbury Mill?
- Redbournbury Mill is owned by Private.
- Is Redbournbury Mill a listed building?
- Redbournbury Mill is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Redbournbury Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Redbournbury Mill is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Redbournbury Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Redbournbury Mill is free to enter.