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Norfolk Windmills

Brograve drainage mill at Waxham had a boat shaped cap with a petticoat and an 8 bladed fantail with a tailpole. Four patent sails powered the pumping mechanism.

1771: Mill built

2006: Mill lies leaning and derelict with cormorants using it as a lookout point and a place to dry their wings

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