Fulbourn Windmill, Cambridgeshire

Built in 1808 by Thomas Hunt of Soham, the largest smock mill in the country worked until 1935 with wind and until 1937 with engines. It has been derelict for some considerable time, but the sails are still in position and much of the machinery remains. During recent excavations, a mummified cat was found beneath the bin floor. Find out more about windmills and watermills in our Teachers' Kit - Mills.

Location

Cambridgeshire Fulbourn

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

mill windmill rural industry derelict georgian (1714 - 1836)