How Hill Windmill

The How Hill Windmill is a historic windmill located on How Hill Road in North Norfolk, England.

The exact construction year of the mill is not specified, but it is believed to date from the late 18th or early 19th century.
No specific information on notable historical events or famous millers associated with the How Hill Windmill is available.

The How Hill Windmill is a tower smock post mill, with a single sail and a wooden frame.

It features a distinctive architecture typical of Norfolk windmills, with a tall tower supporting a horizontal beam that carries the sail.

As a windmill, its original purpose was for grain milling, using the power generated by the wind to grind grains into flour.

The How Hill Windmill is currently a ruin, although it has been partially restored.

It is no longer in use as a functioning mill.

The tower of the mill is constructed from local brick and stone, with a wooden frame supporting the sail.

The windmill's architecture reflects its traditional design, typical of Norfolk windmills.

The How Hill Windmill is situated on How Hill Road in North Norfolk, overlooking the River Ant within The Broads National Park.

The surrounding landscape features a mix of woodland and open fields.

The How Hill Windmill is a listed building, recognized for its historical significance as a windmill in Norfolk.

Efforts have been made to preserve the mill's structure and restore it to its original condition.

The How Hill Windmill is not currently open to the public for visits.

However, visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Toad Hole Museum and The Broads Authority's Nature Reserve.

The How Hill Windmill features a single sail, supported by a wooden frame.

Its grinding stones are not specified in detail, but it is believed to have been equipped for grain milling purposes.

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