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Tower mill, Wendover

A wind-powered corn mill in the historic county of Buckinghamshire, England.

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Completed in 1804, and originally used for corn milling, this mill lost its sails in 1904. The mill was then worked by steam for a period, before ceasing work in 1926. It became a house conversion by 1931. A tall tower mill with 8 sides, it originally had four sails. In 1969 the cap was rebuilt. In 1973 the four cross arms remained, as did the windshaft and brakewheel.

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Alternative names Wendover Windmill
Power source Wind
Mill type Tower mill
Mill function Corn mill
Archive ID 1702
Location Wendover
Historic county Buckinghamshire
Country England, United Kingdom
NGR SP 873 082
Latitude/longitude 51.76571864, -0.74500768

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References

  • Anthony Bryan, Mills Research Group Database
  • Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Group, "Buckinghamshire Windmills" (Records of Bucks, 20 (4), 1978)
  • Major, J K, SPAB Mills Section Record Card (1973)
  • Smith, Arthur C, Windmills in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire: a contemporary survey (Stevenage Museum publications, 1976)
  • Windmill World

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