Horsey Windpump, Grade II* listed windmill in Horsey, Norfolk, England.
Horsey Windpump is a five-story brick structure with a white cap, four sails, and a fantail mechanism designed for drainage. The building was engineered specifically to pump water from the flat landscape and manage the surrounding wetland environment.
The building was constructed in 1912 on the foundations of an earlier mill, replacing an older structure. After a lightning strike in 1943, it ceased operation and remained inactive for many decades before restoration work began.
The name comes from the marshy terrain that surrounds the structure. Visitors can see how this place represents the practical engineering that local communities once relied on to manage water in this low-lying region.
Entry to the interior requires climbing a staircase, and the building is situated in an agricultural area with limited parking nearby. The best time to visit is on dry days when the walkways and stairs are safest to navigate.
After decades of standing still, the sails began turning again in 2019 when a comprehensive restoration project returned the building to working order. This was a rare achievement for such an old structure, highlighting the effort invested in keeping it functional.
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