Portland Windmills, Stone windmills on Isle of Portland, England
Two stone towers with conical caps stand 135 meters apart near Easton village, representing traditional wind-powered grain processing structures from centuries past.
The windmills first appeared in Land Revenue Accounts of 1608 and remained operational until the 1890s when mass-produced flour production made them obsolete.
These structures remain the sole historic windmill sites in Dorset, demonstrating the agricultural methods and engineering capabilities of early English settlements.
Visitors can view both Grade II Listed monuments from public paths, with the south tower displaying improvements from a 1991 renovation by ARC Ltd.
During World War II, the military repurposed the south tower as an observation post to monitor activities along the English Channel.
Location: Isle of Portland
GPS coordinates: 50.54100,-2.43700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:33
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