Stanton Postmill - Spider
Introduction
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Stanton Postmill - Spider
Image: © Ashley Dace Taken: 5 Jun 2011
The switch from Common to Patent sails around the 1820s meant the addition of shutters. These are controlled via the spider (in the middle). The striking rod runs through the wind shaft before reaching the striking gear Image All this means the miller can adjust the shutter angles.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.322476
Longitude
0.890983