Cromer Windmill |
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Cromer Mill stands on an artificial mound where windmills have stood for over six hundred years. The present mill was built shortly before 1720, possibly as early as 1681. Milling by wind became uneconomic in the 1920's and the mill fell into disrepair. An appeal by local people in 1976 saved the life of Hertfordshire's sole surviving post mill.
The large wooden body of the mill is balanced on a huge main post over 18 feet high, around which it turns to allow the four shuttered sails to face into the wind.
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
The second Sunday in May until mid-September Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays and the second and fourth Saturdays in each month, 2.30 - 5.00pm.
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
A small charge is made which also covers a guided tour.
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Directions
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| Half a mile east of Cromer, 2 miles north east of Walkern and 1 mile west Cottered on the B1037. |
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Cromer Windmill Postcode for SatNav: SG2 7AQ |
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(6 Miles)*
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