Upper Mill, Walton facts for kids
Walton Windmill, also known as Upper Mill, is a special old windmill located in Walton, Suffolk, England. It's listed as a Grade II building, which means it's an important historical structure that needs to be protected. This type of windmill is called a smock mill.
Quick facts for kids Walton Windmill |
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| Origin | |
| Mill name | Upper Mill Walton Mill |
| Mill location | TM 290 359 |
| Coordinates | 51°58′27″N 1°20′07″E / 51.97417°N 1.33528°E |
| Operator(s) | Private |
| Year built | 1804 |
| Information | |
| Purpose | Corn mill |
| Type | Smock mill |
| Storeys | Two-storey smock |
| Base storeys | Two storeys |
| Smock sides | Eight sides |
| No. of sails | Four Sails |
| Type of sails | Patent sails |
| Winding | Fantail |
| No. of pairs of millstones | Two pairs |
A Look Back: The History of Walton Windmill
The Upper Mill was built a long time ago, in 1804. In the early 1900s, parts of the mill were taken apart. This left only the main tower, called the smock tower, standing empty.
For a while, the mill was on a list of buildings that were at risk of falling apart. This was in 1995. Luckily, people have since done repairs to the outside wooden covering, called weatherboarding. These repairs have helped make sure the mill will survive for many more years.
What Walton Windmill Looks Like
The Upper Mill is a smock mill with two main levels. It sits on a strong base made of brick, which also has two levels.
This windmill used to have four special sails called Patent sails. The top part of the mill, which was shaped like a boat, could turn to face the wind. This turning was done by a fantail, which is like a small propeller at the back. Inside the mill, there were two pairs of millstones. These large stones were used to grind corn into flour.
