This rather attractive windmill tower is close to the Humber Bridge. It was built in the early 19th century and had 5 sails. It was used to crush chalk to produce "whiting". Whiting has been produced in England since the medieval period, when its major use was for colouring internal walls and whitening doorsteps, window ledges and hearths. By the 14th century it was being mixed with size to produce a more durable whitewash or distemper. Since the 18th century whiting has been a major component in the production of linseed oil putty.
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I love windmills and lighthouses. I always had a bit of a thing about round buildings when I was a child and would have loved to live in one. I don't think my knees would cope with all the stairs involved these days though. Still love them though.
Ian