2023

SD3342 : Marsh Mill, Thornton - inside the cap

taken 2 years ago, near to Thornton, Lancashire, England

Marsh Mill, Thornton - inside the cap
Marsh Mill, Thornton - inside the cap
Tower mill and attached drying kiln. Mill dated 1794, by Ralph Slater.
Altered c1850 and in 1896, extensive repair in 1964, and restored to full working order 1986-90. Drying kiln fully rebuilt 1988-89. Six storeys with four patent sails and winding by fantail. The sails are now turned by an electric motor drive. The interior contains four sets of stones, a jogscry (shaking sieve) and a wire machine. Visited as part of Heritage Open Days with a guided tour. This is the view through the dust floor, sixth storey, into the cap. The wallower at the top of the mainshaft is closest with the metal windshaft and brake wheel above.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Place: Thornton Primary Subject: Windmill other tags: Tower Windmill Fylde Milling Machinery Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SD3342, 63 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Chris Allen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 17 September, 2023   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 24 November, 2023
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 3356 4255 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:52.4927N 3:0.7216W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SD 3356 4255
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