Brindley's Mill The Brindley Water Mill is a

water mill A watermill or water mill is a mill that uses hydropower. It is a structure that uses a water wheel or water turbine to drive a mechanical process such as milling (grinding), rolling, or hammering. Such processes are needed in the production ...

in the town of

Leek, Staffordshire Leek is a market town and civil parish in the county of Staffordshire, England, on the River Churnet. It is situated about north east of Stoke-on-Trent. It is an ancient borough and was granted its royal charter in 1214. It is the administra ...

, England. The current structure was built on the site of previous

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-grinding mills in 1752 by

James Brindley James Brindley (1716 – 27 September 1772) was an English engineer. He was born in Tunstead, Derbyshire, and lived much of his life in Leek, Staffordshire, becoming one of the most notable engineers of the 18th century. Early life Born i ...

. Owned now by the Brindley Mill Preservation Trust, it has been restored and is now maintained and operated as a working museum. The site also includes a small museum dedicated to Brindley's life and achievements. The mill is a Scheduled Monument and a Grade II Listed Building.

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Brindleys Mill web site
Leek, Staffordshire Buildings and structures in Leek Biographical museums in Staffordshire Mill museums in England Watermills in Staffordshire Tourist attractions of the Peak District {{UK-museum-stub

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