Reg.Nr. 84-GB/02

Pakenham Water Mill, Bury St. Edmunds

The water mill, dating from the 18th century, posses much of its original machinery. After restoration the mill is on working order and open to the public. Structural repair was necessary to enable the mill to work, machinery repair, mainly done by volunteers.
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Project details

Title:Pakenham Water Mill, Bury St. Edmunds
Entr. year: 1984
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Pakenham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Water mill
Actual use:Operating historic water mill, open to the public
Built: 18th century
The Jury's citation: "For the beautiful restoration work, partly by volunteers, of an 18th century mill, now in working order and open to the public"
Web, Links:

www.pakenhamwatermill.org.uk/

 

Description:
The water mill, dating from the 18th century, posses much of its original machinery. After restoration the mill is on working order and open to the public. Structural repair was necessary to enable the mill to work, machinery repair, mainly done by volunteers.