Buxton Mill

Buxton Mill, in Buxton, Norfolk, not to be confused with Buxton, Derbyshire, sits over the River Bure between Buxton and Lamas, Norfolk. The mill arches over the river and forms a crossing point between Aylsham and Coltishall.

Buxton Mill is steeped in history, the watermill was recorded in Doomsday Book in 1085 and William Pepper, a merchant living in Buxton, last rebuilt it as a mill in 1754. The building was constructed of white painted brick and weatherboard with a pantile roof and has been a prominent landmark in the village for many years.

The mill was reconstructed after a devastating fire in Jan 1991 used as a case study covering the fire and the major reconstruction that followed. An excellent history can be found at Norfolk Mills. You can also stay in one of the apartments.

Coordinates: 52.757125° N 1.315000° E

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