Houghton Mill, Watermill in Houghton and Wyton, England.
The mill stands on the banks of the River Great Ouse, featuring three storeys plus attics constructed from brick and timber-framing materials.
The first recorded mill at this location dates back to 974 AD, when it operated under the ownership of Ramsey Abbey requiring tenants to grind their wheat.
The mill represents the agricultural traditions of Cambridgeshire, with miller Potto Brown bringing his ledgers to prayer meetings to discuss finances with divine guidance.
The National Trust maintains regular opening hours for visitors to observe traditional milling demonstrations and purchase stone-ground flour produced on site.
When water levels do not support the traditional waterwheel operation, the mill switches to hydro-electric power to continue grinding wheat from Wimpole Estate.
Location: Houghton and Wyton
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/houghton-mill
GPS coordinates: 52.33080,-0.12083
Latest update: June 3, 2025 10:05
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