description Stotfold Mill Overview
Stotfold Mill is a historic watermill located in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England. The mill utilizes the River Ivel’s flow to power a functioning overshot wheel, a structure measuring 4.4 meters wide. Originally constructed in the 1870s, it was rebuilt following a fire in 1992. It is now operated as a museum and provides insight into traditional corn milling techniques.
The mill is of interest to engineers, historians, and those interested in industrial heritage.
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Why was Stotfold Mill rebuilt after 1992?
A fire destroyed much of the historic mill in 1992. Local volunteers subsequently rebuilt it as a working watermill and heritage attraction beside the River Ivel.
Does Stotfold Mill still grind flour?
Yes, demonstrations use the restored machinery and waterwheel to show how grain is milled into flour. Milling depends on operating conditions and the River Ivel's available water flow, so it is not simply a static museum display.
What type of waterwheel does Stotfold Mill use?
The mill uses an overshot waterwheel, with water delivered near the top so its weight turns the wheel. The restored wheel is approximately 4.4 metres wide and drives internal gearing connected to the millstones.
Is the present Stotfold Mill the original 19th-century building?
The site has a much longer milling history, but the building destroyed in 1992 largely dated from the 19th century. What visitors see today is a careful volunteer-led reconstruction containing restored working machinery.
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