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Wilton Windmill was built in 1821 after the new Kennet and Avon canal was built. The mill was in operation for 100 years but with the fast production of cheap bread it became unwanted and was abandoned. It then sadly fell into disrepair. After a number of years it was finally restored to its former glory in 1976, by a team of dedicated volunteers. It is owned by Wiltshire Council who offer guided tours.
Chesterton Windmill is a 17th-century cylindric stone tower windmill with an arched base, located outside the village of Chesterton, Warwickshire. It is a Grade I building and a striking landmark in South-East Warwickshire.
ODT: 6/10/2012: Begins with 'W'
This windmill in Waltham, Linconlshire, was rebuilt in 1898 on the site of 3 previous windmills, and is still a functioning windmill for grinding grain.
Taken for 52 of 2011:
Week 17: Theme: Architecture
Got up bright and early to head over to Pitstone to try to capture the sunrise at the Windmill. It was a bit cloudy, so perhaps not the best conditions possible but I still decided to give it a go.
Pretty neat around all these windmills, there wasn't much wind near the ground but plenty at the tree tops. These things sound cool...