Wheatley windmill
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Wheatley windmill by Chris Allen as part of the Geograph project.
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Wheatley windmill
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 12 May 2013
An octagonal three storey tower mill dating from 1764 and used to grind ochre as well as flour. It has four common sails that are seen here fully set and is winded by a fantail. There was public access to the well guarded fantail staging - a rare treat.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.742689
Longitude
-1.148767