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Horstead Mill

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Horstead Mill is a historic water-powered corn mill located in Norfolk, England, with foundations dating to the medieval period, famously painted by the artist John Sell Cotman.

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Where is Horstead Mill located?

Horstead Mill sits on the River Bure in the village of Horstead in Norfolk, England, near Coltishall. The riverside site made it a working corn mill for centuries.

Which artist painted Horstead Mill?

John Sell Cotman, the great Norwich School watercolorist (1782-1842), famously depicted the mill in the early 19th century. His association made the site one of Norfolk's better-known painted landmarks.

How old is Horstead Mill?

The site's foundations date back to the medieval period, and the mill was rebuilt and adapted many times over the centuries. Water-powered milling there continued into the modern era before the building was lost.

Did Horstead Mill burn down?

Yes, the mill building was reportedly destroyed by fire in the early 1960s, leaving mainly remains and associated structures today. Its fame now rests largely on Cotman's paintings and local history.

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