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Stevington Windmill
A post mill with four common cloth type sails, the last mill to use this ancient technology commercially. The building was built in 1770 and restored in 1921,1958 and 2004. All the internal machinery is intact, inside is one set of stones with a governor and iron tentering beam. There is no faintail, this is a very simple machine. Once called on a survey 'useless'. It was used mostly for grinding cattle feed until 1939 before purchased by Bedford Borough Council as part of the County's contribution to the Festival of Britain.
It is sometimes used, for example mills open weekend. Access can be gained via a key from the Royal George in the village.
It is sometimes used, for example mills open weekend. Access can be gained via a key from the Royal George in the village.
by Ashley Dace
Created: Sun, 6 May 2012, Updated: Sun, 6 May 2012
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