Ashton Windmill

Ashton Windmill at Chapel Allerton on the Isle of Wedmore, Somerset is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II Listed building. Built from coursed, colour washed rubble this tower mill has a revolving cap, tailfan and four sails. Dating from the
1760s the tower stands at 7.5 metres high with 60 centimetre thick walls and with sails of 13 metres across. It was used to grind corn and also beans for cattle feed.

The windmill has been renovated over the years, and for a short time in the 1890's it was powered by steam. In 1927 it ceased working and during the second World War it was repurposed as a Home Guard post.

In 1958 further renovation saw the thatched roof replaced by the boat shaped structure seen here.

Ashton Windmill is the only windmill left in Somerset with complete working machinery and opens to the public two days a week during the summer months. It is now owned by Somerset Council and managed by the Parish Council and the volunteer group ' Friends of Ashton Windmill'

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67 comments - The latest ones

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Good to see this old mill that I worked on a lifetime ago, still standing and being well looked after, excellent capture!

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you very much Roger. Back in the old Sedgemoor District Council days I imagine. There are lovely views from up there too.

HWW! Love Carol

3 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has added

The high point of the Somerset Levels

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3 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you for posting your image in the group
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3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Many thanks Roger.

3 months ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Awesome windmill capture!

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3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you very much William. Really appreciated
Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Excellent . Bonne soirée.

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Thank you very much Nicole. Have a lovely evening
Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Colour washed rubble doesn't sound that strong but if it's been standing since the 1760s it must be! Well captured.
HWW Carol. Enjoy the day.

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Thank you very much Pete. Not very romantic sounding either but it is lovely that it is still there and well maintained.

HWW and enjoy your day

Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Misou 49 ^club

Belle photo de ce beau moulin bien rénové .
Bonne journée Carol . Amitiés .

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Misou 49 ^club

Thank you very much Misou. I am pleased it is being maintained for future generations to enjoy

Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Esther ^club

Beautiful against the mottled sky.

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thank you very much Esther. Really appreciated
Best wishes carol

3 months ago.

Pam J ^club

GIANT ON THE HILL WAVING

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Yes!!! Great comment Pam. Thank you

Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

@ngélique ❤️ ^club

Il est magnifique ce moulin , et en plus je les adores************************bisous Carol et bonne journée mon amie !

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to @ngélique ❤️ ^club

Thank you very much dear Angelique. I am pleased you like it. I would have liked to see it in the days when it had a thatched roof!!

Have a lovely day. Kisses

3 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful windmill; well captured Carol.
hWW

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much Jaap
Really appreciated.
HWW

3 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

most beautiful, HWW

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you very much Annemarie
HWW

3 months ago.

tiabunna ^club

A beautiful image of this old mill and fascinating information, Carol. HWW.

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you very much George. Really appreciated
HWW and best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Tanja - Loughcrew ^club

Obwohl der Song älter ist als ich, kenne ich ihn doch :-)
Was wären solche Bauwerke ohne Freiwillige….die Lichtstimmung ist herrlich…
die Baumsilhouetten umrahmen die Mühle…der schön!
hWW und eine gute Restwoche Dir, Carol!

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Tanja - Loughcrew ^club

I only wish I could say that!!! Have to settle for my second childhood!! I remember the song better sung by Val Doonican on his show that my mother used to watch.
Thank you very much Tanja. It is nice that it is kept in good condition, albeit now missing it's cloth sails, but still with all the machinery intact. The volunteers do a go job, - even in January one of them was there taking care of the grounds

HWW and have a good week. Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

the windmill in a lovely light, HWW!

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Wierd Folkersma ^club

Thank you very much Wierd. Really appreciated. HWW

3 months ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Très joli, c'est bien d'avoir profité d'un rais de lumière pour mettre ses ailes en valeur !
Bonne journée chère Carol.

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Thank you very much Jocelyne. It was taken in January and I was grateful for any light I could get!!!!

Enjoy the rest of you week my friend. Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Das ist auch eine wunderbare Bildgestaltung mit dieser schönen Mühle liebe Carol,so ist sie richtig sehenswert :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Günter Klaus ^club

Thank you very much Guni. It must have been extra special years ago when it had a lovely thatched roof also

Enjoy the rest of your week. Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Carol
I like this picture very much!
It is a very unusual to see a windmill like this. Most seem to have the whole body rotate to align with the wind.
Great colours too.
Best Wishes, HWW,, and stay safe!!
Peter

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Thank you very much Peter. Years ago it had a thatched roof which I wasn't lucky enough to see but I am just happy it is still there and in good condition.

HWW. Best wishes and enjoy the rest of your week

3 months ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

Belle photo de ce beau moulin merci pour l'info belle journée Carol.

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Patrick Brandy ^club

Thank you very much Patrick. Really appreciated
Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Xata ^club

HWW Carol.

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Thank you very much Isabel.

HWW

3 months ago.

Gudrun ^club

A wonerful old windmill against that sky and framed by trees- HWW!

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Thank you very much Gudrun. I wish I had been able to see it in the days when the roof was thatched.

HWW and best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

A familiar windmill my friend. Well done.

HWW, enjoy the week. Herb

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thank you very much Herb. Sadly the cloth sails are no longer there but otherwise it is intact.

HWW and best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

TOZ ^club

A super image of this windmill Carol never been to the Isle of Wedmore,
HWW best TOZ

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Thank you very much TOZ. A bit of a misnomer nowadays as it is no longer an island but the name remains, and it is still an attractive place with nice views.
HWW and best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Adele ^club

An old windmill still working and so well kept!
A beautiful picture Carol.
HWW

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Adele ^club

Thank you very much Adele The machinery is still is working order but sadly the cloth sails are no longer in place. It is still worth a visit though

HWW and best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

beautiful old mill, love your compo, HWW !

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Nora Caracci ^club

Thank you very much Nora. Really appreciated
HWW and best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Marije Aguillo ^club

Preciosa toma a contraluz. Muy atractivo el cielo.

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Marije Aguillo ^club

Thank you very much Marije. Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Don Sutherland ^club

Gorgeous windmill.

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Don Sutherland ^club

Thank you very much Don.

Best wishes for a lovely weekend

3 months ago.

* ઇଓ * ^club

Beautiful shot, Carol! The lighting is especially moody.
While the current roof can't compete with the charm of a thatched roof, those responsible for the decision certainly had their reasons.

Have a great weekend and stay well!

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to * ઇଓ * ^club

Thank you very much * ઇଓ *. Yes and I can fully understand the upkeep of a thatched roof would be high. They did make the replacement quite attractive though and I am only pleased that in difficult financial times the windmill has been maintained so well

Have a good weekend. Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Pierre Pasqualini ^club

Très joli contre-jour!

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Pierre Pasqualini ^club

Thank you very much Pierre. Really appreciated
Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

sea-herdorf ^club

Eine wunderschöne, alte Windmühle in einem ausgezeichneten Zustand, Carol.
Freundliche Grüße und eine gute Woche
Erich

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to sea-herdorf ^club

Thank you very much Erich. Really appreciated
Best wishes Carol

3 months ago.

Rafael ^club

Buena toma !!! Buena semana !

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Rafael ^club

Thank you very much Rafael.
Best wishes and have a lovely new week

3 months ago.

polytropos ^club

And I thought I was in the Netherlands! ;-)

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to polytropos ^club

HaHa!! We don't have that many of them but I love to see windmills. There is something so romantic about them

Best wishes for a lovely weekend

9 days ago.

Hannes Gamse ^club

Beautiful captured!!

3 months ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Hannes Gamse ^club

Thank you very much. Really appreciated
Have a good weekend

9 days ago.

Makrofan ^club

Sehr schöne Aufnahme! Danke für die Informationen!

2 months ago.

Ecobird ^club

Thank you very much. Really appreciated
Best wishes Carol

9 days ago.

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