Acorn Bank Watermill 2024
Cumbria
Sedgwick Gunpowder Works 2024
Operated from 1857 until 1935. Includes the remains of buildings, mill races, leats and curious earthworks abound. Six incorporating mills, all of which were driven off a single 37ft waterwheel. Either side of the wheel, were three mills taking their power from a square shaft which was turned by a ring wheel attached to each side of the waterwheel. These three mills had stone runners, each of which weighed in the region of 4½ tons and had a diameter of 7ft.
Contacts
Operator: National Trust
Address: Low Park Wood Caravan Site Sedgwick Cumbria LA8 8AD
- Telephone: 0000
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Access is by permission of Low Wood Caravan Club site wardens – when the site is open.
Travel
- By Rail: Kendal / 4 miles
Facilities
- Part disabled access
