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Mapledurham House Watermill is a restored grain mill on the River Thames at Mapledurham, Oxfordshire, England, associated with the adjacent Mapledurham House estate. The current building is a 15th-century structure substantially rebuilt and extended in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is widely cited as the last remaining commercially operational watermill on the Thames and is open to the public on limited days, producing stone-ground flour for retail sale. The site has also been used as a filming location, including for the 1976 film The Eagle Has Landed.
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Where is the Mapledurham House Watermill located?
The restored grain mill is located on the River Thames at Mapledurham in Oxfordshire, England. It is situated adjacent to the historic Mapledurham House estate.
Is the Mapledurham Watermill still operational?
Yes, it is the only remaining operational watermill on the River Thames, producing traditional stone-ground flour. Visitors can watch the milling process during the estate's open days.
How old is the Mapledurham Watermill?
The current structure dates back to the 15th century, though it was substantially rebuilt and extended in the 17th and 18th centuries. There has been a mill recorded on this site since the Domesday Book.
Has the Mapledurham Watermill been featured in movies?
Yes, the mill and the surrounding Mapledurham House estate have served as filming locations for several movies and television shows. Most notably, it appeared in the 1976 film "The Eagle Has Landed."
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