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Impington Windmill
Location
Grid reference: TL 442 623
OS sheet: 154
Postcode: CB24 9NU
Just north of A14, off B1049. Turn left into Cambridge Rd, mill is 250yds on left, 1 mile south of Histon.
A 2-storey, hexagonal white smock mill on a 3-storey brick base, with ogee cap. Built in 1776 on the base of a
17th century post mill and raised on the tower around 1850, with patent sails added. Being restored by the owner;
sails fitted and working, 2007; original machinery awaiting refurbishment.
Opening times
National Mills Weekend, and August bank holiday Monday 14.00-19.00, otherwise by appointment. Parties by arrangement.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday and Sunday, 10.00-16.00.
Contact
Pippa & Steve Temple, tel. 01223 232284 or 07967 461933.
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