Clayrack Drainage Mill on the River Ant at How Hill Norfolk Broads
Clayrack Drainage Windmill is of an interesting design being one of only two ‘Hollow Post’ drainage mills left on the broads and the only one fitted with a scoop wheel. The mill has a miniature cap, sails and fantail based on its more traditional big brother tower drainage mills which can be seen on other parts of the Norfolk takes its name from the Fen it stands on. Clayrack drainage windmill is not on its original position. It was moved in 1981 from its previous site on Ranworth Marshes 2¾ miles to the south. The mill was in a terrible state of repair and was in danger of being lost for ever.
Size: 5566px × 3699px
Location: How Hill on the Norfolk Broads UK
Photo credit: © Ernie Janes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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