Wrawby Mill is Lincolnshire's last surviving post mill, built of wood and designed to rotate on a post in order to catch the wind.
Built between 1760 and 1790 when there were around 1000 post mills in Lincolnshire.
The mill lost two sails in 1940 & was then left unused until 1961 when permission was requested to knock the mill down. Fortunately, a preservation group was formed to save the mill and to completely restore it.
On the 18th Sept 1965, after a gap of 25 years the sails were set in motion to grind the first bag of corn.
The society, which cares for it opens the mill to the public throughout the year.
what a fine mill Suzanne, we have one similar near to where I am. Stevington Mill. I love to see it standing out in the landscape and think about the times it has seen. Lovely light for your photo - especially bringing that touch of colour on the horizon.
So happy the history is being preserved. Impressive looking mill against that deep blue sky. Our nearest mill has only 2 sails left and looks rather bedraggled.
Wonderful image. I'm so glad that this mill has been saved. Great that it is actually being used too. Hard to believe that there were once 1,000 mills in the area.
@carole_sandford , I didn't know how either and wasn't sure if it was privately owned so didn't like to go nosing around! It's just down a lane off the main road and there's room to park the car if you visit next time you pass:)
So happy that this group came up to save this beautiful wind mill. Thank you for sharing this beautiful shot and story. As far as I know, there are only two windmills with blades like these still in existence in Malta, one in each of the two main islands.
Great shot of this beautiful windmill. We have many but never seen one like this one. Great they is restored and in use again. The windmill get in better condition on a regulair use.
Nicely framed by the fence to the side, too.