10th September 1934
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Thurne dyke drainage mill
River Thurne |
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10th September 1934 |
Thurne dyke drainage mill was built beside the River Thurne at the mouth of Thurne Dyke in 1820 and was saved from destruction by Bob Morse in 1949, when the mill was lying derelict. The mill used 4 double shuttered sails to power its scoop wheel. |
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1949 |
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11th May 2008 |
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11th May 2008
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11th May 2008 |
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Mill drainage pump 11th May 2008 |
| 2008: Mill open to the public April to September on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 2.00pm to 5.00pm or by appointment. Contact Debra Nicholson tel. 01692 672155. |
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Open day on National Mills Weekend 11th May 2008 |
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Windshaft - 23rd October 2011 |
Brakewheel - 23rd October 2011 |
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Download Movie of mill working |
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23rd October 2011 |
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1919: Mill cap blown off in a gale 1926: Steam turbine and shed built and put into operation 1936: Mill ceased working |
If you have any memories, anecdotes or photos please let us know and we may be able to use them to update the site. By all means telephone 01263 713658 or
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