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Pann Mill

Pann Mill“The river made the mills. The mills made the
market and the market made the town.”

John Parker – High Wycombe Town Clerk, 1878

The river was the Wye and at one time, not so long ago, its short 10mile length supported over 30 mills between its source near West Wycombe and its confluence with the Thames at Bourne End.  The remains of some of those mills can still be found but most have disappeared under commercial or housing estates.  One, however, narrowly escaped that fate and, although partially demolished in 1971, it has been restored to working order as a High Wycombe Society heritage project. That last working mill is Pann Mill … That last working mill is Pann Mill … and it can be found close to the A40 London Road at the west (town) end of the Rye open space. One of the six mills mentioned in the Domesday Book entry for Wycombe, and almost certainly close to the original location, we are keeping alive an important historical site.  Archaeological investigation has found the remains of mills here going back to the 14th century. Wheat for the MillBag of flourThe restored mill is now run on open days and grinds locally grown wheat to produce wholemeal flour which is available to purchase. The open days for 2019 are:-

  • Sunday 12th May (The Sunday of National Mills Weekend)
  • Sunday 14th July
  • Sunday 15th September (The Sunday of National Heritage Week)

As well as the regular open days we are pleased to welcome school and club groups for extended guided tours.  Also our attractive gardens are always open for you to sit and rest and listen to the birds and the murmuring of the river flowing past. Pann Mill and River Wye Please feel free to contact the Mill Team via e-mail or visit our dedicated web site www.pannmill.org.uk

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