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Coldron Mill, Spelsbury

A water-powered corn mill in the historic county of Oxfordshire, England.

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On the Coldron Brook, a tributary of the Evenlode. This mill was known as Colderne or Coldrun Mill in the 17th century. It fell into disuse in the 19th century but worked again briefly during the First World War. In 1937 the mill gear was taken for display in the Science Museum. By 1970 the wheel was missing. A new wheel has recently been installed.

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Power source Water
Mill type Watermill
Mill function Corn mill
Archive ID 5406
Location Spelsbury
Historic county Oxfordshire
Country England, United Kingdom
NGR SP 345 212
Latitude/longitude 51.88829500, -1.50012120

Location

References

  • Anthony Bryan, Mills Research Group Database
  • Foreman, Wilfred, Oxfordshire Mills (Phillimore & Co, 1983)
  • MACC-00012 - Correspondence re. Coldron Mill, Spelsbury
  • Major, J K, SPAB Mills Section Record Card (1973)

 

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