Crux Easton Wind Engine Location Grid reference - SU 426 563 Off A343 Newbury to Andover road. Take turning left for Crux Easton, then first right. A 20ft Simplex wind engine mounted on a 35ft tower alongside a small building which encloses a well. Used in the past for corn milling and pumping water. Built in 1891-2 by John Wallis Titt of Warminster. Restored in 2003. Opening times April to August, second Sunday each month, 11.00 – 16.00, plus National Mills Weekend. At other times by appointment. National Mills Weekend opening times Sunday 11.00 – 16.00 Enquiries Lyn Peet Tel - 01635 253044 or 01635 254314 Website www.freewebs.com/windengine
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