Blyton Windmill
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Blyton Windmill
Image: © Richard Croft Taken: 17 May 2008
Built in 1825 this tower mill worked until 1910 by wind. It carried on by engine, followed by electricity, until the late 1960's. A new observatory-type top was put on in 1974 and the tower is now preserved. There were four patent sails, driving three pairs of stones. Now a private house
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Image Location
Latitude
53.442823
Longitude
-0.71861