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The Great Britain Guide

Watermills · East of England

Topcliffe Mill

In or near Shepreth.

Free admission

Topcliffe 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
Meldreth · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Topcliffe Mill, the nearest railway station is Meldreth, located 1.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SG8 6NR, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Topcliffe Mill is a Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1331223). 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 MELDRETH NORTH END TL 3746 (South Side) 22/238 Topcliffe Mill, 1.3.83 at No. 36 (Mill House) GV II Undershot water mill. c.1740 with c.1840 addition. Timber framed, weatherboaroed with tiled mansard roof. Three storeys and loft. South side has three iron casements with small panes. c.1840 two storey brick addition with patterned slate roof on north side. Inside: Apart from the drive wheel the machinery is intact, including three grinding stones. The mill house originally adjoined the mill on the west side. It was demolished mid C20. R.C.H.M.: Record Card (1949) R. Stephens: Cambridgeshire Wind and Watermills (Cambs Wind and Watermill Society (forthcoming) A.T. Smith: Cambs. Wind and Watermills Source: Private Photographic Collection of the owner Listing NGR: TL3783946623 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 52291 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Topcliffe Mill is a Grade II listed watermill located in London. This structure is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.

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Coordinates
52.1008, 0.0110
County
Cambridgeshire
Parish
Meldreth
Postcode
SG8 6NR
Parliamentary constituency
South Cambridgeshire
Nearest railway station
Meldreth1.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Topcliffe Mill?
Topcliffe Mill is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG8 6NR), in the parish of Meldreth.
What is Topcliffe Mill?
Topcliffe Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Topcliffe Mill?
The nearest railway station is Meldreth, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG8 6NR.
Is Topcliffe Mill a listed building?
Topcliffe Mill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Topcliffe Mill free to visit?
Yes, Topcliffe Mill is free to enter.
How do I get to Topcliffe Mill?
The nearest railway station is Meldreth, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG8 6NR.