Paper mill, Wookey
A water-powered paper mill in the historic county of Somerset, England.
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The mill was in operation in the 18th century. In the 19th century turbines were installed. Production of paper ceased in 1973 when the mill was transferred to Madame Tussauds and became part of the Wookey Hole tourist attraction.
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| Power source | Water |
| Mill type | Watermill |
| River | Axe |
| Mill function | Paper mill |
| Archive ID | 6104 |
| Location | Wookey |
| Historic county | Somerset |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| NGR | ST 532 478 |
| Latitude/longitude | 51.22766956, -2.67155046 |
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References
- Anthony Bryan, Mills Research Group Database
- Buchanan, C A & R A, Industrial archaeology of central southern England (B T Batsford Ltd, 1980), p. 156
- Item SMDN-2015.0015-05 - "Paper and papermakers round Wells"
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