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Chilham Lake and Mill
Mid Kent Water
Bus numbers - 70, 400, 450, 652
Nearest rail station - Chilham (0.25 miles)
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Chilham Mill
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Parking and access: at the
junction of the A252 and A28 near Chilham, take the turning for Wye and
Ashford, then take the first left, signposted Chilham Mill, and go up Mill
Lane, over the level crossing to the car park. GR 078534.
This attractive lake is one of many along this part of
the River Great Stour which provide excellent habitats for wetland plants,
water fowl, amphibians and other aquatic wildlife. Natural as these water
bodies may seem to be, they are all flooded gravel pits - an example of
how the aftermath of industry can benefit wildlife. Mid Kent Fisheries
manage the lake, regulating fishing and continuing
work to enhance the site for wildlife.
The history of milling here dates back nearly 1000 years
- a mill at this site was recorded in the Domesday Book. The existing mill
dates from the nineteenth century. It has been beautifully restored by Mid
Kent Water, who own the whole site, and now houses modern pumping
machinery.
For educational visits to the mill and other
information: Mid Kent Water 01634 240313
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