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Hambleden Mill is a Thames watermill in Buckinghamshire, England, recorded in the Domesday Book and converted to apartments after milling ended in the 20th century. It is located near the village of Hambleden and has a long history of grain milling. The building is a private residence and is not generally open to the public.
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Where is Hambleden Mill?
Hambleden Mill stands on the River Thames at Mill End, near Hambleden in Buckinghamshire, England. A footbridge connects it with Hambleden Lock on the Berkshire side of the river.
How old is Hambleden Mill?
A mill at Hambleden appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, so the site has a medieval record. The present listed mill building is much later, dating from the 18th century.
Can you go inside Hambleden Mill as a visitor?
No regular public museum visit is implied by its present use as private apartments or flats. You can view the exterior and surrounding Thames and lock area from public paths, but the building is not an open working mill.
What powered the old Hambleden Mill?
The mill used the fast flow of the River Thames, helped by the nearby weir and lock, to turn water-powered machinery. The weir also maintained navigable water above it, so the site was part of the working river landscape.
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