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Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt
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Horsey Windpump
Location
Grid reference: TG 457 223
OS sheet: 134
Postcode: NR29 4EF
Near B1159, about 2.5 miles NE of Potter Heigham, and 7 miles SE of Stalham.
A brick tower drainage mill with a boat-shaped cap, which worked by wind until 1943, when it was
severely damaged by lightning. Acquired by the National Trust in 1948, and since restored.
Currently under restoration, awaiting new sails and
fantail. Due for completion by August.
Opening times
March, Saturdays & Sundays only, plus bank holidays; April to October, daily, 10.00-16.30.
Parties at other times by arrangement. See web site.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday and Sunday, 10.00 to 16.30.
Contact
National Trust, Staithe Stores, tel. 01493 393904 or 01263 740241.
Web site
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/horsey-windpump/
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