Sun 20 Sep
Sat 12 Sep:1100-1600; Sun 13 Sep:1100-1600; Sun 20 Sep:1100-1600; Free Entry.
Abbey Turning, Old London Road, Maldon CM9 6LL
Heritage Open Day: Beeleigh Water and Steam Flour Mill contains a unique Elephant Boiler, Wentworth Beam Engine and Victorian Milling Hurst. Beeleigh Water and Steam Mill was once one of the largest flour mills in Essex. The site was abandoned after the watermill was destroyed by fire in 1875 although the steam mill survived largely intact, but was not operational. The steam mill contains a unique Elephant Boiler, Wentworth Beam Engine and Victorian Milling Hurst. Members of the Beeleigh Mill Restoration Group, who are currently undertaking major restoration work to the engine, will be providing guided tours of the Steam Mill and will explain the history of the Mill and the machinery it contains...
