Clayrack Drainage Mill
| Clayrack Drainage Windmill | ||
|---|---|---|
Grid reference TG369193 | | |
| Coordinates | 52°43′10″N 1°30′23″E / 52.71944°N 1.50635°E | |
| Information | ||
| Purpose | Drainage Mill | |
Clayrack Drainage Windmill is located at How Hill in the
.Description
Clayrack Drainage Windmill is of an interesting design being one of only two ‘Hollow Post’ drainage mills left on the broads and the only one fitted with a scoop wheel. The mill has a miniature cap, sails and fantail based on its more traditional big brother tower drainage mills which can be seen on other parts of the
History
Clayrack drainage windmill is not on its original position. It was moved in 1981 from its previous site on Ranworth Marshes 2¾ miles to the south. The mill was in a terrible state of repair and was in danger of being lost for ever. It was decided that it was worth saving and a restoration program was set up. As Ranworth marsh hosted many nesting birds which would have been vulnerable to any disturbance caused by the work the decision was taken to move Clayrack windpump to its present position at How Hill. Now fully restored the mill can sometimes be seen operating in its original capacity as a drainage pump.
References
- ISBN 0-319-23769-9
- ^ The Norfolk Windmill Trust, Windmills to Visit Guide. 3rd Edition 1982. Page 16, The Morris Printing Co Ltd 57-61 Pitt Street Norwich, Description & Location Details
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