Cobstone Mill was built around 1816 on Turville Hill in

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, and overlooks the village of

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. It is a smock mill that replaced the original mill that had stood there since the 16th century. The machinery was previously used in another mill in the village of Lacey Green. It was a working mill grinding cereal until 1873. Later, squatters living in the mill caused a fire which damaged the centre post. After this time the mill went further into deterioration. In 1967, for the filming of ''

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'', the mill was cosmetically restored. The cap was remoulded, and a new

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and light wooden sails added. The mill and cottage were purchased in 1971 by

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and her first husband

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, and extensive conversions and remodelling of the interiors were completed as well as interior and exterior restoration and conversion of the mill. The mill has been used as a film location in other films and TV programmes including: * '' Goodnight Mister Tom'' * '' The New Avengers'', "House of Cards" episode. * ''

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'', various episodes. * '' Bride and Prejudice'' * '' The Large Rope '' * '' Went the Day Well?'' * ''

'' * ''

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'',

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outdoor scenes. * '' Dead of Night'' * ''

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'', " The Grinning Man" episode. * ''

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'', an adaptation for television made in 2009.

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