description Pann Mill Overview
Pann Mill is a restored watermill on the River Wye in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and is described as the last surviving mill on that stretch of the river. Milling has deep historical associations with the area, where numerous mills were recorded in the Domesday Book. The present site preserves machinery and local industrial history for visitors, volunteers, and educational groups interested in water power, flour production, and the economic development of the Wye valley.
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Where is Pann Mill located?
Pann Mill is a restored watermill on the River Wye at the eastern edge of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, England. It is described as the last surviving mill on that stretch of the river.
Can you visit Pann Mill and see it working?
Yes — the mill is opened to visitors on volunteer-run open days, when the waterwheel and millstones operate and freshly milled flour is sold. Check the High Wycombe Society's announcements for the seasonal opening schedule.
How old is milling at Pann Mill and in High Wycombe?
Milling in the area goes back centuries — numerous Wycombe mills were recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. The present Pann Mill structure is much later, but it stands on a long tradition of water power along the Wye.
Who restored Pann Mill?
The restoration and ongoing operation are the work of local volunteers associated with the High Wycombe Society. Their work returned the wheel and gearing to working order so the mill can grind flour again for the public.
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