Wymondham Windmill, Leicestershire
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Wymondham Windmill, Leicestershire
Image: © Kate Jewell Taken: 21 Aug 2005
Built in 1814 this mill was grinding corn until 1952 and cattle feed until 1960. It is now the main feature of a craft centre There are plans to restore it fully. Built from local ironstone and topped with brick, the Windmill is a five-storey tower mill and is known as a Six Arm Lincolnshire Cross. It is one of only four six-sailed windmills remaining in the country.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.76417
Longitude
-0.741436