Wilton Windmill
The windmill was in use for a century, continuing into the 1920s, but fell into disuse, probably as the result of competition from large steam roller mills.It is now owned by Wiltshire Council and managed by the Wilton Windmill Society, formed in 1976 and operated entirely by volunteers.[2] In the 1980s the mill was in financial difficulties, which led to the Society forming a cricket XI, the Wilton Millers' Cricket Team, to raise funds by playing sponsored matches, and in 2011 this was still in existence, although no longer needed for fundraising.[2] As when it was first constructed, the mill has a fantail, which causes the cap bearing the sails to turn to make best use of the available wind.[2] Position: grid reference SU275616 Nearby towns and cities: Hungerford, Marlborough, Newbury, Swindon Nearby villages: Wilton, East Grafton, Great Bedwyn, Burbage, Shalbourne, Pewsey Nearby places of interest: Crofton Pumping Station, Kennet and Avon Canal, Wilton Water, Pewsey White Horse Wilton Windmill featured in an episode of Victorian Farm Christmas, first aired on BBC Two on 11 December 2009.
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