Hawridge Windmill, Grade II listed windmill in Cholesbury-cum-St Leonards, England
The four-story brick tower mill stands with its black rendering and distinctive shape against the Buckinghamshire countryside near Rays Hill Common.
Built in 1883 by Hillsdon's of Tring for £300, this tower mill replaced an earlier smock mill that included both wind and steam power capabilities.
The mill transformed into a residential space in 1913, when writer Gilbert Cannan hosted numerous artists and writers, including D.H. Lawrence and Mark Gertler.
Visitors can reach the windmill through an unmetalled track across Rays Hill Common, where they can observe the preserved internal cap mechanisms.
The structure represents one of the last tower mills constructed in England, featuring dummy sails that replaced the originals after a 1950s gale.
Location: Cholesbury-cum-St Leonards
GPS coordinates: 51.75333,-0.64750
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:30
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