2011

TM0080 : Garboldisham Post Mill - Governor and Tentering Beam

taken 13 years ago, near to Garboldisham, Norfolk, England

Garboldisham Post Mill - Governor and Tentering Beam
Garboldisham Post Mill - Governor and Tentering Beam
The belt driven governor (one for each pair of stones) adjusts the distances between the stones to maintain the coarseness of the flour. It is dependant on wind speed. The centrifugal force of the balls moves the 'steel yard' up and down, this then adjusts the height of the tentering beam to which the stone is balanced on.
Garboldisham Post Mill

Garboldisham is Norfolk's oldest surviving post mill being built in the 1770s by James Turner, a farmer from Blo' Norton. The dates 1780 and 1789 (as well as many other dates and millers names) can be seen etched in wood or in surviving plaster. Inside the roundhouse is a small roller plant and bags of flour associated with the modern flour sales. Upstairs can be seen the machinery, much of it dating from the 1830s modernisation. All is present, including an interesting internal striking rod. Although not grinding at present it wouldn't require too much work, the sails are the main hurdle.
The mill can be viewed via appointment with the owner.


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Category: Post mill
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Ashley Dace   (more nearby)
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Friday, 28 January, 2011   (more nearby)
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Friday, 28 January, 2011
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OSGB36: geotagged! TM 002 804 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:23.1328N 0:56.4488E
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OSGB36: geotagged! TM 002 804
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