Woodhouse Eaves Windmill - Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 52° 43.645 W 001° 13.040
30U E 620382 N 5843439
A large replica of Woodhouse Eaves Windmill, constructed about 50 years ago, in the grounds of Selby's Garage on Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves.
Waymark Code: WMXWKA
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/08/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Standing proudly in the grounds of Selby's Garage on Main Street is a large replica of Woodhouse Eaves Windmill. This was constructed about 50 years ago.


About the original -
"Without any doubt the most famous landmark in Woodhouse Eaves was the windmill. Situated on top of the highest hill in the village, it has been there since the early 1800's.

The mill is believed to have been made in Derbyshire and had two different types of sails. The normal ones have their canvas furled, while the shuttered sails were added as an experiment.
Standing on a fixed stone base, the entire mill revolved in order to face the wind. This type was known as a 'postmill'. Many windmills had a 'fantail' on the body which automatically turned the mill to face the direction of the wind. Woodhouse Eaves mill did not have one, and it is understood that the miller had to attach a couple of horses to the body in order to rotate it to the correct position.

It last operated in 1895 when the main shaft was broken by a severe gale. Although no longer in use, the mill continued to be a favourite spot for visitors until the 1940's.

The mill's days as a tourist attraction came to a sudden end on 15th. April 1945 when it caught fire and the wooden structure was completely destroyed. The stone base was the only surviving part of the mill.

The stone base was the only surviving part of the mill."

SOURCE - (Visit Link)

Where is original located?: N52.723754, W1.222349

Where is this replica located?: Selby's Garage, Main Street

Who created the original?: Not Known

Internet Link about Original: http://www.windmillworld.com/millid/1486.htm

Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1800

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