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HODs – Made in Sleaford – Milling and More
16 September 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022
In a picturesque setting by the River Slea, this award winning, fully restored working watermill is thought to be the only Sheriff’s Watermill still operating in England, and millers have produced flour on this site for over a thousand years.
For Heritage Open Days we’ll be displaying a timeline depicting the history of manufacturing in Sleaford, and on Sunday 11th September the mill will be rumbling into action and producing its own stone-ground flour. Watch the process from start to finish, ask our millers some questions and have a go yourself on the mini quern stones.
With a lovely gift shop stocking traditional Lincolnshire produce, this is a great place to begin your adventure through Sleaford’s landscape of industry.
Booklet Number: 36a
Region: Sleaford
Address: Cogglesford Watermill, East Road, Sleaford. NG34 7EQ. Follow the brown signs for Cogglesford Watermill.
Time: Fri 9th – Mon 12th & Fri 16th – Sun 18th 12.00 – 16.00. Access to the upper floors is via a steep ladder, however if you’re unable to climb these we have a 360 virtual tour available on the first floor.
Booking required: No