Old Buckenham Windmill Location Grid reference - TM 062 909. OS Sheet - 144. Off B1077, about 5 miles south of Attleborough. Turn at village green in Old Buckenham. A 6-storey tower mill with a 23-ft diameter cap, believed to be the largest in England. The mill was built in 1818 and originally had five pairs of millstones. It was once owned by J & J Coleman Ltd and Prince Duleep Singh, a friend of Queen Victoria. Opening times
Normally April to September, 2nd Sunday in the month, 14.00 - 17.00.
However during 2010 may be closed for repairs. Enquiries Murray Curtis Tel - 01953 454371 or Norfolk Windmills Trust Tel - 01603 222705 Web site
www.banhamandthebucks.co.uk/windmill/index.html
http://www.norfolkwindmills.co.uk
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