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Horsey Windpump, Norfolk
Horsey drainage mill was built by millwrights England of Ludham as a 4 storey, red brick tower wind pump with a boat shaped cap, petticoat, gallery and 4 patent sails and stood near the road beside a dyke.
In 1943 the Mill ceased to be operational after it was hit by lightning. The National Trust took ownership of the Mill in 1948 from the Buxton family who live on the Horsey Estate.
The mill was restored in 1961 by the Norfolk Windmills Trust and SPAB but lost its fantail once again in the October 1987 hurricane.
During restoration, the mill was given new sails without shutters or a spider. The white painted fantail had red striped blades and tailpole. The complete wind powered gearing remained in situ along with the turbine pump in the adjacent pumphouse.
Horsey Windpump, Norfolk
Horsey drainage mill was built by millwrights England of Ludham as a 4 storey, red brick tower wind pump with a boat shaped cap, petticoat, gallery and 4 patent sails and stood near the road beside a dyke.
In 1943 the Mill ceased to be operational after it was hit by lightning. The National Trust took ownership of the Mill in 1948 from the Buxton family who live on the Horsey Estate.
The mill was restored in 1961 by the Norfolk Windmills Trust and SPAB but lost its fantail once again in the October 1987 hurricane.
During restoration, the mill was given new sails without shutters or a spider. The white painted fantail had red striped blades and tailpole. The complete wind powered gearing remained in situ along with the turbine pump in the adjacent pumphouse.