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Pitstone Windmill stands in the north east corner of a large field near the parish boundary of Ivinghoe and Pitstone in Buckinghamshire. It is thought to have been first built circa 1627 as this date is carved on part of the framework. This is the earliest date to be found on any windmill in the British Isles. It should be remembered that such a structure would have had to have frequent repairs made to it, so it is quite possible the mill predates 1627.
Thanks to Coffee Nut for the inspiration.
alongside the PA turnpike west of Breezewood. This is the first I've noticed them, must be fairly new.
Marsala is a lovely town set between Trapani and Sciacca. Windmills are certainly striking to admire while driving along the coast stretching over the salt pans. Breathtaking views at sunset are guaranteed.
I hired a scooter and explored the Algarve, stopping in at lots of small little beaches along the southern Portuguese coastline, and some interesting places off the beaten track such as these large windmills.
The only remaining windmill on the Isle of Wight and it dates from the 1700s.
From 1897 onwards, only cattle feed was produced and it operated until 1913. During WWI it was used as a shelter by the Volunteer Reserve on night duty and as a store and workshop by its owner. During WWII it was an army lookout and HQ for the local Home Guard.
It was given to the National Trust in 1961.
ask someone (non Dutch) to think of Holland and I bet this is the image they come up with...
One of the windmills at the Kinderdijk beneath a cumulus sky
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.
A characterful windmill on the outskirts of Serpa, Alentejo. Shame that the fabric sails were rolled up.
There are many windmills -- windmill farms -- in West Texas. Sometimes, you can see dozens & dozens of windmills stretching to the horizon, and the parade of windmills continues as you travel down the highway.
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Spotted their sign offering cream teas at exactly the perfect time this afternoon! Very welcome, and I think one of the first times I've seen a windmill with its sails turning!
Downfields Windmill, also known as Pollard's Mill, was a smock Mill first erected circa 1726, raised on a brick base in 1860, and rebuilt as a tower-mill after a storm in 1890. The need to re-use the machinery and other parts may well explain the odd profile adopted - an octagonal tower almost vertical for two floors and then tapering more sharply. The windshaft is cast iron, other gearing is timber, but the main shaft has a cast-iron extension. The sails drive the three pairs of stones and a dresser. The ogee cap is metal sheeted, it has two patent sails and a fantail at present although they are in desperate need of repair.
Soham once had many more windmills, most of which were relied on to lift water and maintain levels before the advent of the steam pumping engines in the late 19th century. Some of these windmills had been in existence since the early 18th century. They must have presented an inspiring view on the approach to Soham. The corn mills outlived their counterparts. Unfortunately, all but the remaining two had been demolished before the 1960's.
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