Mill name Langstone Mill Operator(s) Private | Grid reference SU 7199 0494 Purpose Corn mill Storeys Four storeys | |
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Langstone Windmill is a Grade II listed tower mill at Langstone, Hampshire in England. The windmill is also a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It has been converted to residential accommodation.
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History
Langstone Mill was built around 1730. It worked in conjunction with a tide mill close by. The mill was derelict in 1934. By 1939 it had been converted to residential accommodation, with the tower tarred and a new cap constructed.
Description
Langstone Mill is a four storey tower mill which shows evidence of having been raised by a storey at some point. It had a hand winded domed cap and the four common sails were carried on a wooden windshaft.
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