Little Marton Mill, Grade II listed windmill in Blackpool, England
Little Marton Mill is a Grade II listed structure built as a white brick tower with four levels and square windows typical of the region's traditional design. The building features the characteristic boat-shaped rotating cap that crowns the top of the tower.
The mill was built in 1838 by John Hays on ground previously occupied by an older mill structure. It ground grain for local farmers until operations ceased in 1928, after which the building was preserved as a heritage site.
The windmill was donated by local miller Cornelius Bagot to honor a community educator who worked to preserve the memory of traditional milling practices in the region.
This site opens on Sundays and welcomes visitors to see the original machinery and learn about milling through displays inside. The entrance is at the top of the structure, so visitors should be prepared for climbing internal stairs.
The field around the building holds more than 100,000 crocus flowers that bloom in spring and support local pollinator populations. This floral abundance creates a striking seasonal display that many visitors overlook when arriving in warmer months.
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