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Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt
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Pitstone Windmill, Ivinghoe
Location
Grid reference: SP 945 157
OS sheet: 165
Post Code LU7 9EJ
Half mile S of Ivinghoe, 3m NE of Tring, just W off B488, near junction with B489.
A 17th century post mill with a brick roundhouse, last worked in 1902. Believed to be one of the
oldest post mills in the country. Restored to workable condition by volunteers in 1963-70,
but no longer able to turn to wind. Owned by the National Trust.
Opening times 2016
Sundays and some bank holiday Mondays between
mid May and end Aug, 14.00-17.00.
Last entry to the mill is 5.30pm.
It is best to ring in advance to check that we have
a volunteer to open the mill. See
web site for dates.
National Mills Weekend opening times 2016
Sunday
15th May, 14.30-18.00.
Contact
Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, tel. 01442 851227.
Web site
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/pitstone-windmill/
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