Starston Windpump, Historic windpump in Starston, England
The Starston Windpump stands as a hollow post mill structure designed for water pumping, located 330 yards southwest of St Margaret's Church.
Built around 1850 by Suffolk Millwrights Whitmore and Binyon, this Grade II listed building served to pump water into tanks at Starston Place house.
The windpump represents the agricultural engineering practices of Norfolk, demonstrating historical water management methods in East Anglia's farming landscape.
The structure requires restoration work, with particular attention needed for the tail fins and timber roundhouse roof to preserve its architectural elements.
Despite having an auxiliary stationary engine, the windpump's sail mechanism proved so efficient that the mechanical backup was rarely needed.
Location: Starston
GPS coordinates: 52.41139,1.28068
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:54
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