Le Moulin de Quanteraine

St Pierre du Bois·Attraction

Story

Last water mill to function in Guernsey, closing in the 1930s. Acquired by the National Trust in 1989 via bequest from Elizabeth Silten. Waterwheel restored in 1991 by College of Further Education students, repaired again in 2012 and 2020. The wheel was demolished during the German Occupation in WWII and later rebuilt. As of 1931, the mill was operated by Mrs M L de Garis grinding corn, oats, and barley. (inferred from the source page)

Le Moulin de Quanteraine is a historic site and watermill in St Pierre du Bois. (inferred from the source page) The mill-wheel has been repaired three times, most recently in 2020, with major works undertaken by students at the College of Further Education. The waterwheel was restored in 1991 by College of Further Education students and repaired again in 2012 and 2020. —

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Attractions & heritage

Industrial & railway heritage Heritage sites & visitor heritage

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

National Trust Guernsey (inferred from the source page)

Visiting & access

Parking: No on-site parking; park further up the hill and walk back

Contact

Phone: +44 7781 106461
Email: emc@nationaltrust.gg
Website: nationaltrust.gg
Social
Address: Rue de Quanteraine, St Pierre du Bois, Guernsey GY7 9DP (inferred from the source page)

History4

Key dates and recorded company events for Le Moulin de Quanteraine.

1989—Acquired by the National Trust
1991—Waterwheel restored by College of Further Education students
2012—Waterwheel repaired
2020—Waterwheel repaired

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