Chesterton Windmill
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Morn Hyland
N 52° 13.877 W 001° 29.462
30U E 603053 N 5787835
A windmill who's design is attributed to Inigo JOnes
Waymark Code: WM3TCC
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/15/2008
Views: 19
The windmill was erected in 1632 from a design attributed to Inigo Jones; it was modified in 1860 and last used in 1910.
The design of the mill is unique both structurally and mechanically.
The millstones can be found on the first floor set in a timber frame know as a hurst an arrangement not often found in English windmills.
The Warwickshire county council are now guardians of the windmill and responsible for its upkeep.
Please take time to enjoy the views.
Parking can be found nearby.
Purpose: Milling
Open to the public: yes
Is This Windmill Functional?: Not Sure
Date of Manufacture: Not listed
Windmill Farm: Not Listed
Cost: Not Listed
Museum on Site: Not Listed
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