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West Blatchington Mill (Hove)

United Kingdom / England / Hove / Holmes Avenue
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An intact windmill in the middle of this residential area of Hove.
A reminder that this was not always a fully built up area.
Located in Holmes Avenue, Hove, East Sussex

West Blatchington Windmill, Holmes Avenue, Hove
West Blatchington windmill was originally built c1820 on a flint and brick tower.
The restored mill is a Grade II listed building which is well worth a visit. Information panels give details on the history of milling and on the history of the mill. Exhibits include two scale models of Shipley smock mill and Nutley post mill, a Thresher and a Wire Dressing Machine, plus many articles of both milling and agricultural interest.
There is disabled access to the ground floor of West Blatchington Windmill and also a disabled access toilet.
www.blatchington.virtualmuseum.info/
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Coordinates:   50°50'47"N   -0°11'6"E
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