The Old Mill - Visitor Attraction - Gelligroes, Blackwood, Wales.
N 51° 38.720 W 003° 11.372
30U E 486885 N 5721609
The Old Mill, Gelligroes, A Water Mill built in the 17th Century and was once a favoured source of grain milling for the local crop farmers. Now a radio museum and a candle-making workshop. Located near Blackwood, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMNWN4
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/13/2015
Views: 2
The Old Water Mill, Gelligroes, on the west bank of the Sirhowy River, near Pontllanfraith, was built in the 17th century. The water mill ground grain for local farmers.
It fell into disuse and disrepair, and was derelict by the late 80s.
The mill was repaired and opened to the public in 1993.
The mill now has a radio museum and a candle-making workshop, which has a Royal Warrant to make candles for Prince Charles. The Mill is also home to the Arthur Moore Amateur Radio Society. Visitors to the Mill can learn about Arthur Moore who received the SOS transmission from the Titanic and have a go at transmitting around the world.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Opening Times: Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm ....
Admission Prices:
free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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