Lincolnshire
Windmills and Watermills
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whilst clicking the attraction name. Some of these mills don't
have a website and therefore we have tried to give you, wherever
possible, a weblink to find their current opening times.
The
Maud Foster Windmill (PE21 9EG - 4 miles)
One of the tallest windmills in the country. It has a tea room
which serves tea and coffee with local produce such as Boston Sausages
and Lincolnshire Poacher cheese. The mill shop sells a range
of
flour, oats and muesli. Please visit their website for latest opening
times.
Sibsey
Trader Windmill (PE22 0SY - 8 miles)
Built in 1877 by Saundersons of Louth. Another local working flourmill
with a tearoom serving homemade food including soup, sandwiches and
Millers' lunches and cakes. Organic flour, souvenirs, art, bygones and
preserves are all on sale in the mill. Please visit their website for
up-to-date opening times.
Heckington
Windmill (NG34 9JW - 9 miles)
This is the only eight sailed windmill left in the country producing
wholemeal and white flour. It was originally built as a five sailed
mill in 1830 but was converted to eight sails in 1892 after the cap and
sails were blown off in a storm. Their opening times can be seen on the
visit lincolnshire webpage, just click the link.
Cogglesford
Watermill (NG34 7EQ - 13 miles)
A fully restored and working watermill on the bank of the River Slea.
The mill has an interesting history and probably originated as an Anglo
Saxon estate mill. Parts of the present building can be dated back to
the 17th century. Special working days and events are held throughout
the year. Clicking the link will open a website which gives
current opening times.
Moulton
Windmill (PE12 6QB - 16
miles)
The tallest windmill in Britain being 100 feet tall. Built in 1822 this
9 storey mill has been completely restored in recent years. Full
wheelchair access to the working millstones on the 1st floor of the
tower and milling exhibition in the adjoining granary with CCTV sight
of all machinery. Opening times can be found by clicking their link
above.
Stockwith
Watermill (PE23 4NE - 25 miles)
This working watermill is thought to have been built prior to the start
of the 17th century and was part of the Harrington Hall estate. Later
on the watermill was converted to generate electricity and was kept in
regular use until 1960. A tea room with a resturant and a craft shop
are also on the same site together with 3 short walks. Opening
times can be found on their website.
Alford Windmill
(LN13 9EQ - 28 miles)
Built in 1837 this 5 sailed windmill enjoys great views over the Wolds.
Wholefood shop selling freshly milled flours and a new tea room with
vegetarian home cooking. Edwardian and Victorian antiques can be viewed
in the Engine House. Before visiting please check their webpage for
opening times.
Burgh
le Marsh Windmill (PE24 5JT - 28 miles)
This working tower mill is the only one in the county with left-handed
sails. It was built by Sam Oxley of Alford around 1813 and contains
much of its original equipment. There is also a gallery which outlines
the history of milling, a tea room and a gift shop.
