Ivel Mill - Mill Lane, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, UK
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N 52° 05.110 W 000° 16.070
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Ivel Mill is a historic water mill in Biggleswade.
Waymark Code: WM9G46
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/16/2010
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On the site of Ivel Mill there has been a water mill for over 1000 years. There is a plaque on the mill describing the history:
'Ivel Mill
There has been a watermill on this site for over 1000 years.
Henry Franklin, already a coal merchant became the miller in 1883.
After a fire in 1945 the building was restored but used as a
warehouse. In 1959 the business became Dalgety Franklin,
in 1982 the mill was converted into flats.
Biggleswade Town Council
Mid Beds District Council'
Today we can see the mill is still used as flats but it retains his historic charm. A millstone makes an interesting paving decoration at the front.
Current Status: Still In Use
Current Use: Residential
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