Watermills · South East England
Watermill at Ford End Farm
In or near Ivinghoe.
Watermill at Ford End Farm — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Chris Reynolds — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheddington · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Watermill at Ford End Farm, the nearest railway station is Cheddington, located 2.7 km away. Entry is free.
About
Watermill at Ford End Farm is a Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1117876). 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 SP 91 NW IVINGHOE FORD END 4/51 Watermill at Ford End Farm - - II Watermill. Late C18, much restored 1965. Ground floor of red and vitreous brick, upper floor of timber frame and weatherboard, corrugated iron mansard roof. 2 storeys and attic, 2 bays. Centre has boarded stable door to ground floor, and window with boarded shutter above. Similar windows to right bay. Altered lean-to to right over mill race and overshot wheel, has low semi-circular arch to front. Interior is complete with machinery and grain bins and is maintained as a museum. Listing NGR: SP9409516579 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 42034 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Watermill at Ford End Farm is a Grade II listed watermill located in the West Midlands. This structure is significant for its historical value and architectural features typical of traditional watermills in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8399, -0.6356
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Ivinghoe
- Postcode
- LU7 9EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Established
- 1616
- Nearest railway station
- Cheddington — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26411360 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watermill at Ford End Farm?
- Watermill at Ford End Farm is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU7 9EA), in the parish of Ivinghoe.
- What is Watermill at Ford End Farm?
- Watermill at Ford End Farm — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Watermill at Ford End Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Cheddington, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU7 9EA.
- When was Watermill at Ford End Farm built?
- Built or established in 1616.
- Is Watermill at Ford End Farm a listed building?
- Watermill at Ford End Farm is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Watermill at Ford End Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Watermill at Ford End Farm is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Watermill at Ford End Farm free to visit?
- Yes, Watermill at Ford End Farm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Watermill at Ford End Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Cheddington, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU7 9EA.