Cheddleton Flint Mill — Attraction in Staffordshire Moorlands

A truly memorable sight when both wheels are in full flow! Fantastic working twin water mills; now a museum complex run by volunteers. The Southern one; nearest Churnet Hall, has been in use since 1253 when records show it being used as a corn mill. This building was upgraded around 1777, when the Northern mill was built and both became flint grinding mills for the nearby Potteries ceramics industry. This change of use was probably prompted by the building of the Cauldon Canal in 1777, which linked the Wedgwood Factory in Etruria to the Cauldon Low limestone quarries. The Cheddleton Flint Mill Complex is beautifully situated between the footpath of the canal and the banks of the river, whose course has carved a gorgeous valley with many photo opportunities to be taken advantage of. For those interested in industrial heritage, the older Southern wheel is just over 20ft diameter and the Northern is 22ft. They are both breast-shot wheels fed by a water race from the River Churnet. On site there is also a Miller's Cottage, They were last used in 1963 and are being kept in glorious health by the volunteers of the Cheddleton Flint Mill Industrial Heritage Trust since they took responsibility in 1967. Please visit and donate to help keep the...

Industrial archaeology at its best. A group of dedicated volunteers maintain this centuries-old flint mill in running order. And what hard work it must be, in view of the masses involved. Two water wheels run by the River Churnet keep turning so visitors can get an idea of what it was like back in the day. Peter is not only an excellent guide, he puts in a lot of hands-on work and the place benefits from his expertise. A pity that it is so difficult to find younger volunteers... No entry ticket but a donation is always appreciated. A recommendation for boaters on the Caldon: if coming from Etruria, moor before the Mill, there is good mooring with rings, but nothing once you're past. Highly...

This little gem hidden in Cheddleton Staffordshire is a lovely place to visit if you like outdoor walks, canals or fishing. The mill is lovely and the canal opens up to a small lake right by the mill. This hold perch, pike and roach. That's what I've seen myself, there maybe more. The canal is very sleepy and I am yet to see a canal actually on the move. The thing I love about fishing canals is that people walking or and boats tend to always speak. A good morning or afternoon from a stranger actually rare event these days. The mill is next to a nice restaurant/bar so after a good days walking or fishing you can rest your feet or tell stories about that one that got away over a drink...