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The Great Britain Guide

Watermills · South East England

The Old Watermill

In or near Chesterton.

Free admission

The Old Watermill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

In the Churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 6487751

Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Islip · 4.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The Old Watermill is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Islip, which is 4.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX25 3QR, and entry to the site is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

The Old Watermill is a Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1233064). 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 SP51NW WESTON ON THE GREEN MILL LANE (North side) 9/152 The Old Watermill - II Mill and millhouse. C18, converted C20. Limestone rubble with wooden lintels and some squared quoins; artificial stone-slate roof with rebuilt brick stacks. Single range. 2 storeys plus attic. Millhouse has a wide doorway with 2 low renewed casements each side; at first floor are 3 larger renewed casements. Mill to left has a further entrance with glazed loading doorway above, and has 2 garage doors formed from the tail-race openings, above which is a small casement. Roof has 3 hipped roof dormers plus stacks, above the house, and a lower dormer over the mill. The brick-arched head-race opening survives at the rear. Interior; chamfered beams; butt-purlin roof. Listing NGR: SP5296218652 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 408501 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Old Watermill is a Grade II listed watermill located in the West Midlands. This structure is recognised for its historical significance and architectural interest.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8639, -1.2323
County
Oxfordshire
District
Cherwell
Parish
Weston-on-the-Green
Postcode
OX25 3QR
Parliamentary constituency
Bicester and Woodstock
Nearest railway station
Islip4.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Old Watermill?
The Old Watermill is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 3QR), in the parish of Weston-on-the-Green.
What is The Old Watermill?
The Old Watermill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Old Watermill?
The nearest railway station is Islip, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX25 3QR.
Is The Old Watermill a listed building?
The Old Watermill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is The Old Watermill free to visit?
Yes, The Old Watermill is free to enter.
How do I get to The Old Watermill?
The nearest railway station is Islip, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 3QR.