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Dobson's Windmill, Burgh-le-Marsh

Location

Grid reference: TF 504 649
OS sheet: 122
Postcode: PE24 5JR
High Street, Burgh-le-Marsh, about 5 miles west of Skegness, on A 158.

A 5-sailed tower mill built in 1813, which, unusually, turns clockwise. It contains much of the original machinery and a Blackstone engine. 3 pairs of wind-powered millstones and one pair engine-powered by the engine. Flour milled for demonstration only. Light refreshments available in the Granary Tea Room.

Opening times

April to September, Sundays, 14.00-17.00. Admission by donation. Parties by arrangement.

National Mills Weekend opening times

Sunday only, 14.00-17.00.

Contact

Curator, John Clarke, tel. 01754 810324.

Email

sylviablight@tiscali.co.uk

Web site

www.burghlemarsh.info/windmill/