Ashton windmill
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Ashton windmill | |
 |
|
  Shown within Somerset
|
|
| Building information | |
|---|---|
| Town | Chapel Allerton, Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Style | Tower mill |
Ashton windmill is a Tower mill in Chapel Allerton, Somerset, England.
The first mill on the site was medieval, but the present structure probably dates from the 18th century. It was modernised in 1900 with machinery brought from the demolished Moorlinch mill, and iron hoops around the building being added.[1] It was restored in 1967. The mill has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building.[2]
It is now preserved, having been given to Bristol City Museum in 1966 and is owned by Sedgemoor District Council, and maintained by volunteers.
In 2008 the council applied for listed building planning consent to undertake major restoration work on the windmill, including replacement of the stone steps, installation of hand rails, guard rails and safety bars, alterations to the window shutters and replacement of the sail frames with wood laminate.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Coulthard, Alfred J.; Martin Watts (1978). Windmills of Somerset and the men who worked them. London: Research Publishing Co, 42-44. ISBN 0705000605.
- ^ Ashton windmill. Images of England. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
- ^ "Windmill restoration plans", Cheddar Valley Gazette, 31 January 2008. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
[edit] External links
- Ashton Windmill at Sedgemoor District Council
- Ashton Windmill feature, which won CBA Young Archaeologist of the Year Award in 2006 for its author.
 |
This article about a Somerset building or structure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
