Windmill & Beacon, Burton Dassett, Warwickshire

An interesting view of the beacon and windmill. The windmill is an open trestle mill with ladder, tailpole and an entrance with a hooded porch.

Windmill & beacon, Warwickshire

This mill was possibly built here in 1664 and ceased work around 1912.  It was restored by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings with public support 1933-34.  It was destroyed in a storm in 1946.

The structure now known as 'The Beacon' may have been a windmill. Around 1600 it was known as 'The Lodge'. There are several references which may refer to it. The earliest being to a 'stonmilne' which was working before 1367.

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