Waterwheel, Hyde Mill, East Hyde, Bedfordshire

Water currents could be used as a power source. In this mill the vertical waterwheel powers the grinding mechanism of the mill. Hyde Mill was a water-powered corn mill, with an attached granary and store, which was built in the late 19th century and altered in the 20th century. Find out more about windmills and watermills in our Teachers' Kit - Mills.

Location

Bedfordshire East Hyde

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

mill water industry victorian (1837 - 1901)