Whissendine Windmill

Whissendine Windmill, one of the few completely functional nineteenth-century windmills still in existence in England, has loomed over the community of Whissendine for more than 200 years. It now produces plain, strong white, and wholemeal flour after being fully repaired. The Earls of Harborough of Stapleford Park constructed the Mill in 1809 to replace an earlier windmill. Arnold and Hayes Miller were the tenants.

In 1862, Stephen Whitehead of Gedney, Lincolnshire, purchased the Mill and had it renovated. Later, Thomas Hayes purchased the Mill and remained a renter before selling it to Eli Kitchen. Elsam of Stamford performed the majority of the Mill's repairs.

The Mill operated until April 20, 1922, when a gale damaged it and left it unrepaired. The Mill was maintained by several owners up until 1995, when Nigel Moon, its current owner, purchased it. Since then, a new top with four new sails has been created. On August 14, 2009, the Mill once more utilized the wind.

The mill features a particularly good collection of equipment, including a Wegmann roller mill from 1877, four sets of millstones, three flour dressing machines, and a smutter. The Mill is open all year long and produces ryemeal, oatmeal, spelt, and barley flours. Bran and middlings for pigs, hens, and horses are also offered.

Location: 14a Melton Rd, Whissendine, Oakham LE15 7EU, Rutland, England