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Wilton Windmill
Wilton Windmill is the last complete surviving windmill in Wiltshire. Built in 1821 by a local builder as a five floor brick tower mill with round house, it continued to work until the 1920’s where it was superseded by modern electric and steam powered mills; following the same fate as the majority of England’s wind and watermills at the time.
In 1971 Wilton Windmill was purchased by Wiltshire County Council and then leased to the Wiltshire Historic Buildings Trust. Wiltshire County Council along with the Wiltshire Historic Buildings Trust, the Government, local councils and public subscription managed to raise the funds needed to restore the then nearly derelict windmill. After 5 years of work the mill began to make flour again for the first time in over 50 years. The County Council is responsible for all grounds and building maintenance.
Wilton Windmill is located within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), overlooking the Kennet and Avon Canal and the attractive undulating landscape of the Vale of Pewsey.
The site is open all year round and the mill is open from Easter to September 31st. For more information about the windmill and opening times please visit http://www.wiltonwindmill.co.uk/.
Location:The windmill is located on top of Wilton Hill, off the A338 approximately 500 metres east of Wilton Village and east of Burbage.
Grid reference:SU 276 617
Parking:There is no vehicular access permitted on site but there is a lay-by for parking close by.
Toilets:There is a Portaloo on site.
Contact Details
By Post
Senior Countryside Ranger
Countyside Service
Environmental Services
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JD
By Email
By Telephone
01225 713489
By Fax
01225 713269
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
