C&DARS planned to take part in the 2026 Mills on the Air (MOTA) event from the historic Abbey Mill in Tintern.
Mills on the Air is an annual amateur radio event organised in support of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and coordinated by the Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group. It brings amateur radio operators together at historic windmills and watermills across the country, helping to promote both the hobby and the conservation of Britain’s milling heritage. More information about the event can be found on the NHARG website here.
Abbey Mill stands in the Angidy Valley, close to Tintern Abbey, and is home to the only surviving waterwheel from the 22 waterwheels that once powered local industry along the Angidy River. During the nineteenth century, water power in the valley supported ironworking, brass production and wire drawing, while Abbey Mill itself later became home to a wood turnery and sawmill.
The mill’s waterwheel dates from the 1870s and originally powered machinery inside the building until electric power replaced it in 1951. Following restoration, the wheel returned to operation in 2009 and remains an important reminder of Tintern’s industrial heritage.
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C&DARS are hoping to contribute to 2026 Mills on the Air (MOTA) event in partnership with Mathern Mill.
MOTA is an annual event organised by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and Nunsfield House Amateur Radio Group to both promote the hobby of radio whilst attracting interest to historically significant mills. More information on the MOTA event can be found on the NHARG website linked here.
The Mathern site dates back to at least the 16th Century and the current mill of 18th century origin was still in use until 1968. The scale of the mill is significant, stacking 4 floors with 4 sets of stones capable of producing 30-tonnes of flour per week. The mill is Grade II* listed and has ongoing presevation works and so opens just a few weekends each year.
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