Bursledon Windmill
Burseldon, Hampshire
Restored and working tower mill.
There has been a windmill on this site since
1766. The current mill was built in 1813. Built
on the site of a post-mill, this is an example of an early tower mill, a
comparatively rare structure within a county rich in water mills. Of 5 storeys,
the main structure is a circular tapering brick tower.
The interior contains a full set of timber machinery virtually unaltered and of
national importance, the external features (cap, sails, chain gear and timber
gallery) having gone since termination of use in 1907. Restored to
working order in 1991, the mill is open to the public and is managed by the
Hampshire County Council Museums Service.
The mill grinds wheat to make stoneground
flour, much as it did in the 19th century.
Visit this restored 'tower' mill and see and
hear the machinery turning. Its wooden machinery, a direct copy of the original,
is in full working order. Visitor facilities are provided in the 17th century
barn. The granary, rescued from elsewhere in Hampshire, and the pond help create
a countryside atmosphere.
When we visited some time back there was
scaffolding around the windmill, it is possible to take a shot from behind the
barn with the pond in the foreground. We have it on our list to revisit and get .
Further information Grid
Planning Grid
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Location: |
Bursledon Windmill, Bursledon, Hampshire |
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Grid Reference: |
SU482108 |
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Getting there: |
Bursledon Windmill is signposted from junction
8 on the M27.
Follow the signs from the motorway to the roundabout and take first left
onto the A27.
Windmill Lane is the first on the left. |
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Access: |
Off car park |
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Parking: |
Own large car park |
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Facilities: |
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Things To Do,
See and Photograph: |
windmill, barn, other exhibits, pond, short
nature trail |
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What to take: |
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Nature highlights: |
Small nature trail and pond. |
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Address: |
Windmill Lane
Bursledon
Southampton |
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Postcode: |
SO31 |
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Telephone: |
0845 603 5635
Gavin
Bowie, Curator Tel - 02380 404999
Hampshire Museums Tel - 01962 826700 |
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Opening times: |
Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday, 10am to 4pm
(except Christmas and New Year)
School
Holidays (except Christmas holiday) also open
Wednesday–Friday 11.00–16.00.
Evening visits
and parties by arrangement at other times. |
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Charges: |
Adults £3, children/concessions £2
Family (2 adults and up to 4 children £6
Under 6 years free |
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Photo Restrictions: |
None when we visited |
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Dogs Allowed: |
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CIN Page Ref: |
bursledon |
Date Updated: 04/2008 |
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