Cromer Windmill off the B1037, Hertfordshire
This is Hertfordshire's sole surviving post mill. It was built at the end of the 17th century or possibly the early 18th century. It was rebuilt after it had been blown over in 1860 and by the 1920's it became uneconomic to grind corn and it fell into disrepair. The mill was saved by appeal by local people in 1967. It was brought back into full working order in 1998. It is called a post mill because the structure is built around around a huge main post 18ft high around which the mill can rotate. The sails are kept facing the wind by means of the gearing of rear eight-blade fantail.
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Location: Cromer, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Photo credit: © D Hale-Sutton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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