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Bunbury Mill is a historic water-powered corn mill in Bunbury, Cheshire, England. The Grade II listed structure was rebuilt around 1844 after an earlier mill was damaged by fire, and it continued operating commercially before being restored to working order by 1977. Preserved machinery demonstrates how water power was used to process grain, and the site operates as a heritage museum.
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When was Bunbury Mill rebuilt?
The present mill was likely built and working by 1 November 1844, after an earlier mill was damaged by fire. That date comes from the mill's estate records, so the site is usually described as dating from around 1844. [Bunbury Mill history](https://www.bunburymill.com/history)
What did Bunbury Mill produce?
It was a water-powered corn mill that used the stream to drive machinery for grinding grain into flour. The restored machinery demonstrates how flour was made and how a Victorian miller worked. [Bunbury Mill history](https://www.bunburymill.com/history)
How was Bunbury Mill saved from demolition?
After the site was acquired for a sewage project in 1966, local people persuaded North West Water to preserve the mill. It was restored as a working museum in 1976-77, and the Bunbury Watermill Trust later bought the grounds for £1 in 2010 and reopened them in 2012. [Bunbury Mill history](https://www.bunburymill.com/history)
Is Bunbury Mill a protected historic building?
Yes, Historic England lists it as Grade II, and the restored mill remains an educational museum. Visitors can see demonstrations and hands-on activities alongside the original watermill setting. [Historic England](https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1138624?section=official-list-entry)
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