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SK8419 : Wymondham Windmill - External View

near to Wymondham, Leicestershire, Great Britain

Wymondham Windmill - External View

A look at the ironstone tower (Jurassic sediments) with brick top. A Ogee cap once held 6 sails.

Wymondham Windmill :: SK8519

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: SK8419, 27 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Ashley Dace (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Saturday, 14 May, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 14 May, 2011
Geographical Context: Industry
Subject Location: OSGB36: SK 849 192 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:45.8399N 0:44.5309W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SK 849 192
View Direction: North-northeast (about 22 degrees)