Dobson's Windmill
Dobson's Windmill
Windmill
A Grade 1, 5-sailed tower mill built ca.1810 which, unusually, turns clockwise. It contains much of the original machinery and a Blackstone engine. 3 pairs of wind-powered millstones and one pair engine-powered by the engine. Flour milled regularly.
Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt
Location
Grid reference:
TF 504 649
Town/city: Skegness
OS sheet:
122
Postcode: PE24 5JR
Geocode: @53.160753, 0.247541 Open in Map
High Street, Burgh-le-Marsh, about 5 miles west of Skegness, on A 158. Parking on site.
Contact
Opening Times:
Easter to September, Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm to 4.30pm.
From late June to September also open on Wednesdays, 2pm to 4pm.
Free admission, donations welcomed. Parties by arrangement.
Additional Information:
Light refreshments available in the Granary Tea Room.