Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum

Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum is a historic building and museum and dates from the 18th century, and was extended in the early 19th century with the addition of a millhouse. It has an overshot waterwheel and has been designated as a Grade II listed building.

The water wheel weighs over two tonnes and is driven by water from Back Stream which originates in the Brendon Hills. The museum focuses on traditional trades and crafts including a wheelwright’s shop, cooper’s shop, saddler’s shop, blacksmith’s shop and a Victorian kitchen.

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11.7℃–12.6℃

7.3 m/s (S)

Mon, Nov 10

9.6℃–11.5℃

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7.7℃–11.8℃

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12.9℃–13.6℃

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12.4℃–13.1℃

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12.1℃–12.8℃

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7.9℃–10.6℃

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Sun, Nov 16

3℃–4.3℃

4 m/s (ENE)

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