A number of mills newly participating this year have not yet reached the map below.
However their details are in the list below: and such entries are set in this distinct style.

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	Note that map locations are approximate. Refer to details of each mill, below, for opening days and times, and how to find the mill.

National Mills Weekend - 12th and 13th May 2012
Mills open in Wales

Felin wynt Llynon - Llynon Windmill

Llanddeusant, Ynys Môn / Anglesey
Wales’ only operating corn grinding windmill, restored and regularly running in the care of the Local Authority and their Miller. See more information and a further link on the SPAB page for this mill here
Location - Grid reference SH 340 852
National Mills Weekend opening times - Saturday and Sunday 11.00 - 5.00
Contact - 01407 730797
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Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Cymru - Amgueddfa Llechi Cymru | National Museum Wales - National Slate Museum

Llanberis
Home of the largest working waterwheel in mainland Britain.
The museum is housed in the former workshops of the Dinorwig Slate Quarry, the site includes several houses restored reflecting life at various periods during the Quarry’s history, and live demonstrations of slate working. See the museum’s web pages for more information about this remarkable lottey-funded restoration - National Slate Museum
Location - Grid reference SH 586 603; A4086 at Llanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4TY - within the Padarn Country Park
National Mills Weekend opening times - Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 5.00
(and every day except 1 Jan and 25,26 Dec) Contact - 01286 870630
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Y Felin, St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire

SA43 3DY. Near Cardigan
A working watermill probably late 18th century, restored by present owners in 1981. Producing wholemeal and speciality flours.
Location - Grid reference SN 165 459. Follow signs for St Dogmaels Abbey. About 1 mile west of Cardigan. Second turning on left on entering village from S.
National Mills Weekend opening times - Sunday 14.00 - 5.00
Contact - Mike & Jane Hall - 01239 613999
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Solva Woollen Mill, Middle Mill, Solva, Pembs, SA62 6XD
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A working woollen mill, producing large range of woollen goods,
Location: Grid reference SM 805258
National Mills Weekend opening - Not open for 2012, 
Normally open Weekdays Monday to Friday  10.00 -  4.00.
Contact -  01437-721112   http://www.solvawoollenmill.co.uk/

Roch Mill, Roch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

A flour mill with machinery intact, last used about 1953. Under restoration by current owners since 2000, with new waterwheel castings fitted 2009. Currently run as self catering accommodation. Renewable energy projects in progress on the site.
Location - Grid reference SM 873223. In Roch, take 3rd on the right, behind Victoria Inn, past the school, for about ½ mile , with mill at bottom of hill on the right.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday 11.00 - 16.00 Contact - Dave or Pat Smith www.rochmill.co.uk
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Carew Tide Mill

near Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
A corn mill built in early 1800s, powered by the tidal currents, to drive six pairs of mill stones. Open for visitors but not operating at present.
Location - Grid reference SN 042 038 Turn off A4777 onto A4075 at Carew. Mill is 1st left in Mill Lane.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 5.00
Contact 01646 651782 www.carewcastle.com
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St Fagans: National History Museum

near Cardiff
Working water-powered corn mill and woollen mill, plus re-erected gorse mill, tannery and sawmill (static exhibits)
Location - Grid reference ST 110 770. Vehicle access via southbound A4232 (from M4 J33), west of Cardiff- follow the brown signs; alternatively from St Fagans village, near the level crossing . Bus 32 or 320 from Cardiff Central Station..
Open Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 5.00
Contact - 02920 573500 www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/stfagans
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Y Felin, Tynygraig

Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion SY25 6AE.
Also known as Gwnnws Mill. Probably early 18th century. Part of the Crosswood Estate, the machinery was scrapped in the 1930s. Since 1980 the building and pond have been restored and a salvaged waterwheel installed. Machinery and millstones also salvaged from a local mill await fitting to create a working corn mill.
Location - Grid ref: SN 6917 6952 . Twelve miles from Aberystwyth, just off B4340 in Tynygraig. Go between brick pillars opposite a bus shelter, and down track for 150yds to mill on the right.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5pm.
Contact - Brian or Hilary or Thomas Malaws 01974-261428

Felindre, Aberarth Mill, Aberarth, Ceredigion. SA46 0LP 
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Old corn / barley / oat  mill  with 12ft waterwheel  
restored in 1999 by present owner. Retains a lot of 
machinery and artefacts, but currently without water supply.  
Ancient  mill site.
Location -  Grid reference SN 479639. 
Turn off A487 at Aberarth, towards sea ( no through road )
and  mill is on right about 100yds. 
National Mills Weekend opening - Sunday 11am - 4pm
Contact  Peter Davies,   01545 570870

Y Felin, Mydroilyn,  Lampeter,  SA48 7QY 
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A small village corn mill with a 14 ft overshot wheel, 
two pairs of stones and gearing still in place.
Mostly 19th century but raised roofline probably shows an earlier building.  
Old adjacent cottage, pig sties,  and later miller's house.  
Waterwheel partly restored, and other restoration work in progress. 
Location -  Grid reference  SN 457552 . 
On B4342 in Mydroilyn village , just below the chapel at junction with Cribyn road . 
National Mills Weekend opening -  Sunday  11am to 4pm.
Contact  -  Glen or  Sue James    01545  580758

Felin Ganol, Llanrhystud

near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. SY23 5AL
A corn mill complex complete with machinery and working overshot waterwheel, kiln and mill house, producing and selling organic flours.
Location - Grid reference SN 542 698 Approaching Llanrhystud from Aberystwyth, turn 1st left after speed limit sign, before entering village, mill is 100 yds up school lane.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday 11.00 - 4.00
Contact - Andy and Anne Parry- 01974 202272
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Melin Tregwynt, Castle Morris

near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.
A successful mill, still producing unique woollen goods which are exported worldwide.
Location - Grid reference SM 894 348 . Off A487 Fishguard to St Davids road, about 5 miles from Fishguard.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday 10.00 - 5.00, Sunday 11.30 - 4.30
Contact - Eifion Griffiths - 01348 891225 www.melintregwynt.co.uk
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Melin Pant-yr-Ynn, Bethania

Blaenau Ffestiniog, Meirioneth, Gwynedd
A preserved Slate Mill, Internal machinery static, external 24ft waterwheel is running. Now an art gallery and artist’s home.
Location - Grid Reference - SH 709 454. On an unclassified road 200m from the A470 near the Post Office in Bethania, Blaenau Ffestiniog (look out for the water wheel).
National Mills Weekend opening - contact owner.
Contact: Falcon Hildred - please phone to avoid disappointment 01766 830 540
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Dyfi Furnace, Furnace, Ceredigion

near Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire, Powys
A charcoal blast furnace built in 1755, which was powered by a spectacular waterwheel.
Location - Grid reference - SN 685 951 . On the A487 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth road at Furnace. Car park opposite.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 16.00
Contact - 01222 826185
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Pontdolgoch Sawmill, Pont-dôl-goch

near Caersws, Montgomeryshire, Powys SY17 5NJ
A large circular saw and wood working complex powered by an overshot waterwheel, virtually unchanged since the early 1900s.
Location - Grid reference - SO 010 937. Off A470 Newtown to Machynlleth road at Pont-dôl-goch.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday 11.00 - 16.00 Ring to confirm times.
Contact - Tim Chilton - 01686 688144 chilton@fsmail.net
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Cenarth Mill, Cenarth

near Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire.
A flour mill from 17th century on a mill site of about 12th century, with timber and iron undershot waterwheel driving two pairs of mill stones, one for barley and one for oats. Next to the Teifi falls, part of the National Coracle Centre.
Location - Grid reference - SN 270 415 . Near bridge in Cenarth as A484 crosses the River Teifi.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday - 10.30 - 5.30
Contact 01239 710980 www.coracle-centre.co.uk
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Rock Mill, Capel Dewi

Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4PH
A listed woollen mill, dating from around 1890, built by the great grandfather of the present owner. The last commercial water-powered woollen mill in Wales. A double-width overshot waterwheel powers carding and spinning machinery. Shop selling woollen & other textile products & wools.
Location - Grid reference: SN 448 423. On B4459 at Capel Dewi, just off A475 Lampeter to Newcastle Emlyn Road at Rhydowen, or off A485 at Alltwalis. Follow brown signs from Llandysul.
Opening times - April to October, Monday-Friday, 10.00-17.00. Saturday 10.00-13.00. Winter and other times by appointment.
National Mills Weekend opening times Saturday only, 10am-1pm.
Contact Tel. 01559 362356.  Rock Mill | Melin Wlân, Capel Dewi
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Felin Cochwillan, Tal-y-Bont

near Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 3YB
Built originally as a fulling mill about 200 years ago, converted later to a corn and oatmill with four pairs of millstones, an oat meal fan, grain cleaner, dressing machine and drying kiln. Presently under restoration.
Location - Grid reference SH 601 698 Turn off A55 at Penrhyn Castle into Tal-y-Bont village. For more details see website. www.felincochwillan.co.uk
National Mills Weekend - not open Other times by appointment.
Contact - Cora and Howard Hutchinson 01248 362800 Light refreshments available.
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Llywernog Silver-Lead mine, Ponterwyd

near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3AB
A traditional Welsh, water powered metal mine which worked between 1745 and 1910. This mine produced ores of silver-lead and zinc, transported by sea to South Wales for smelting . Several examples of waterwheels and water -powered machinery are displayed. Underground visits to the mine workings, museum, ’ and mineral shop, tea and coffee shop.
Location - Grid reference - SN 732 809 . On A44, about 11 miles east of Aberystwyth.
National Mills Weekend opening - Sunday 10.00 - 5.30
Contact - 01970 890620 www.silverminetours.co.uk
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Trericket Mill, Erwood

near Builth Wells, Breconshire, Powys LD2 3TQ
Formerly a corn mill, retains much of the machinery and a water turbine. Currently accommodation with special catering options, overlooking the River Wye.
Location - Grid reference - SO 112 414 . Set back from the A470 Brecon to Builth Wells road between the villages of Llyswen and Erwood with plenty of parking.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday - 12.00 - 16.00.   Ring for an appointment.
Contact - Nicky and Alistair Legge 01982 560312   www.trericket.co.uk
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Pontysgawrhyd Mill, Meifod, Welshpool, Powys. SY22 6XT
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A large scale  mill built in 1810 on a previous 16th century mill 
site and waterways. Currently under restoration: retains undershot 
waterwheel , two pairs of mill stones. Machinery and wheel thought
 to be by William Hazeldine. 
Location:   Grid reference  SJ 195155.  
Turn off  A495 3 miles north of Meifod, on to A490 towards Welshpool
 for three-quarters of a  mile; the mill entrance is on the right 
just  before a bridge.  
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday  11am to 5pm 
Contact Dave or Jane Wadley   - 01938-500827

Talgarth Mill

The Square, Talgarth, Powys LD3 0BW
A flour mill which stopped working in the 1940s but is now part of a community project to re-vitalise the town.
An extensive renovation project is nearing completion and it is hoped the mill will be grinding flour on National Mills Weekend.
Location - in centre of Talgarth, next to the town hall.
National Mills Weekend opening - Saturday and Sunday - 11.00 - 4.00
Contact - 01874-711352   www.talgarthmill.org.uk   Felin Talgarth Mill @ Twitter
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Y Felin Ddŵr, Parkmill

... and Craft Centre; Gower, Swansea, Glamorgan SA3 3EM
A corn mill and farm complex retaining waterwheel and machinery, currently operating as a heritage and craft centre.
Location - Grid reference - SS 534 893
National Mills Weekend opening: Saturday and Sunday - 10.00 - 5.00
Contact - 01792 371206   www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk
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