Date:1960 - 1970 (c.)
Description:An 18th century brick-built mill, which formerly had four sails and a boat cap. It ceased to work by sail in the late 19th century and ground coal towards the end of its life. It was the headquarters of the local Home Guard during the 2nd World War, when it was modified and castellated. The Midlands Electricity Board took over the site in 1952.
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A postcard view of Werrington windmill which is thought to have been built around 1730, standing close ...
A postcard view of Werrington Windmill which is thought to have been built around 1730, standing close ...
This postcard view shows the Windmill Inn close to Werrington windmill which is thought to have been ...
An 18th century brick-built mill, which formerly had four sails and a boat cap. It ceased to work by ...
A postcard view of the Windmill Hotel with an Ind Coope & Allsopp Brewery lorry parked in front of the ...
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Creators: County Archaeology Department - Creator
Donor ref:C/P/65/7/1/3/25/1 (43/13140)
Source: Staffordshire Record Office
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