Stevington Windmill
Constructed around a central post so that it can be turned to
face into the wind, this impressive postmill was built in the 18th
century and is the only complete windmill left in the
county.
Two Mills
Walk - Stevington Windmill to Bromham Mill (pdf, 1.94MB, opens
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Directions: west of Bedford, south of the
Stevington - Bromham road. Keys also available from the Royal
George Pub and the Red Lion Pub in Stevington (Mon - Frid 12pm
- 2pm and 5pm - close, Sat - Sun 12pm - close, £5
returnable deposit payable). Location
map
Open: 10.00am - 7.00pm (or dusk if earlier).
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The mill operated commercially, mostly grinding cattle feed, until
1939. It was purchased and restored in 1951 by Bedford Borough
Council, as part of the County's contribution to the Festival of
Britain.
Stevington Mill was probably the last windmill in Britain working
with four common (cloth covered) sails, which were replaced in 1958
and again in 2004, the latter after a seven year absence. the sails
are turned periodically and the machinery, though requiring
constant maintenance, is in rough working order.
Contacts:
Tel: (01234) 329348
Fax: (01234) 359765
Email: Don.Peet@bedford.gov.uk