Alford Windmill, Five-sailed tower mill in Alford, England.
The brick structure rises six floors high with a white onion-shaped cap and features five patent-shutter sails mounted on a black bitumen exterior.
Built in 1837 by Sam Oxley, this Grade I listed building operated continuously until 1955, processing between 4 to 5 tonnes of corn daily.
The mill represents the agricultural traditions of Lincolnshire, standing as the last remaining windmill among three that existed in Alford during 1932.
Currently closed for renovations, the ownership will transfer to the local Town Council, with future management under the Alford Windmill Trust.
The mill contains four pairs of grinding stones installed by Tuxfords of Boston, allowing for efficient grain processing across multiple levels.
Location: Alford
GPS coordinates: 53.26561,0.18381
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:12
The windmills from Kinderdijk in the Netherlands to Cape Cod demonstrate technical innovation and cultural heritage. These structures served for grain milling, drainage, and industrial production. Each mill documents the local history and technical development of its region. The collection includes 18th century mills like the Sanssouci Mill in Potsdam and modern specimens like the Murphy Mill in San Francisco.
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