Thorpeness Windmill, Post mill in Thorpeness, England.
Thorpeness Windmill is a white-painted post mill with four sails standing in the Suffolk coastal region of England. The building's rounded base and internal machinery show how grain was once ground and water was pumped.
Built as a corn mill in 1803, the structure was moved to its current location in 1923 and repurposed for water pumping. This shift reflected changing needs as the coastal village developed.
The mill stands as a memory of how the village relied on wind power to function. It shows visitors how water pumping shaped the way people built and lived in this coastal area.
The mill is privately owned and opens to visitors during set times throughout the year. Check ahead for visiting hours before making the trip, as access depends on the owners' availability.
During World War II, the mill tilted dangerously forward after a group of children accidentally blocked its track. A skilled millwright named Ted Friend later restored it using basic tools, bringing the structure back to working condition.
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