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Wymondham Windmill - Cap

A view of the un-teethed wallower and missing Brake Wheel. I would imagine the brake wheel is missing because of a long period without a cap. The toothed circumference wheel can be seen as well, this is used in turning the cap into the wind.

Wymondham Windmill

Wymondham Windmill is a towermill constructed from Ironstone and brick from around 1814. Originally it has six patent sails to power its set of three stones. Due to lightning damage in the 1900's the mill was reduced to four sails. This continued until 1922 when a traction engine ground the flour via an external belt system.

Grinding corn ceased in 1952 but cattle feed continued until 1960. The mill has been partially restored and is in the grounds of a tearoom and shops. Link

Mills Open Weekend 2011

National Mills Weekend is an annual celebration of the UK's milling heritage. The event is organised by the Mills Section of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.
The 2011 dates were the 14th and 15th May. Over 450 buildings were open to visitors meaning many to choose from. They ranged from fully working wind and water mills to under restoration or rarely open buildings.

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2011

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Grid Square: SK8519, 57 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Ashley Dace (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Saturday, 14 May, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 14 May, 2011
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Industry
Subject Location: OSGB36: SK 850 192 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:45.8556N 0:44.4860W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SK 850 192
View Direction: Northwest (about 315 degrees)