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Photograph © Bob Paterson
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Heckington Windmill
Location
Grid reference: TF 145 435
OS sheet 130
Postcode: NG34 9JW
Off A17 Newark to Kings Lynn road. Follow brown signs from Heckington bypass.
The only remaining 8-sailed tower mill in Western Europe, last worked commercially in 1946
Restored to working order in 1986, and now worked by the Friends of Heckington Mill. The mill has 4 pairs
of millstones. Shop selling flour and souvenirs.
Opening times
Easter to mid July, Saturday, Sunday & bank holidays, 12.00-17.00. Mid July to Mid September,
daily 12.00-17.00. Mid September to October, Saturday & Sunday, 13.00-16.00. November to Easter,
Sundays only, 13.00-16.00. Parties by prior arrangement.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday & Sunday 12.00-17.00.
Contact
Tel. 01529 461919.
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