2013

SK8214 : Fan Tail at Whissendine Mill

taken 11 years ago, near to Whissendine, Rutland, England

Fan Tail at Whissendine Mill
Fan Tail at Whissendine Mill
The fantail automatically keeps the main sails into the wind by turning the cap on a toothed ring.
Whissendine Windmill

Whissendine Windmill is a large towermill in the Rutland village of Whissendine. Originally built in 1809 by the Earls of Harborough it was constructed out of local ironstone like most of the village.
Gale damage in 1922 shut the operation down until 1995 when Nigel Moon bought it and began restoring the building for commercial use. It grids organic flour today and can be visited with permission. Inside it is packed with machinery, including four pairs of stones. Also of interest is the Wegman's Roller Mill, dating from 1878.


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SK8214, 90 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
John M   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 5 May, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 9 May, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 823 142 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:43.1679N 0:46.9353W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SK 823 142
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East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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