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Photograph © Copyright David Stowell under this Creative Commons Licence.
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Berkswell Windmill, Balsall Common
Location
Grid reference: SP 249 759
OS sheet: 139
Postcode: CV7 7GY
Just off A452, between Birmingham Airport and Kenilworth, on the south east side of the village of Balsall Common.
A brick tower mill with a hand-winding wheel, built in 1826 on the site of a post mill. Last worked by wind
in 1933, and used auxiliary power until 1948. Restored to workable order 2013.
Opening times 2017
One day each month from Easter - October;
Normally First Saturdays in April - October, but 2nd Saturdays in July & September (Heritage Day). All
12.00-16.00.
See
Facebook page for details of events on open days.
Please note - no toilets, no dogs apart from assistance dogs.
National Mills Weekend opening times 2017
Saturday 13th May 12.00 -16.00.
Contact
Jeanette McGarry, tel. 01676 530085.
For group visits at other times please telephone
or e-mail.
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