Windmill, Clifton Down, Bristol
A wind-powered corn mill and snuff mill in the historic county of Somerset, England.
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The windmill was erected in 1766, originally for corn, then later for grinding snuff. The mill caught fire on 30 October 1777, after which it was left derelict for 52 years. The building was never used as a mill again, and became a studio.
Full details
| Power source | Wind |
| Mill type | Tower mill |
| Mill function | Corn mill, Snuff mill |
| Archive ID | 13527 |
| Location | Clifton Down, Bristol |
| Historic county | Somerset |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| NGR | ST 565 732 |
| Latitude/longitude | 51.45665396, -2.62644486 |
Location
References
- Gregory, Roy, The Industrial Windmill in Britain (Phillimore, 2005) p 138
- Ordnance Survey 25 inch map, Somerset VI.2 (1896)
- www.bristol-link.co.uk
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