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Watermills of South Africa


Whilst there are just a few remains of windmills in South Africa (not counting the hundreds of thousands of windpumps), there is a rich collection of remaining watermills.

A number of examples have been restored to working order, and produce stoneground flour for sale.

Josephine Mill, Newlands, Cape Town

Jospehine Mill is the only surviving operational watermill in Cape Town.

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Swellendam

Swellendam has a rich milling heritage.

The Drostdy Museum

A recreated watermill, in full working order.

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Also has a horse mill in another building.

Old Mill Guest Cottages

Now a B&B - no machinery remains, but there are a number of mill stones in the garden, and the mill race flows on by.

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Rheenendal Watermill

Now houses a restaurant, but machinery is retained inside.

Moravian Mission Stations

Mamre

Elim

Genadendal

Bradshaw wool mill

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