Chesterton Windmill Leamington Spa Warwickshire 210713

Chesterton Windmill Leamington Spa Warwickshire 210713
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 Erected in 1632 from a design attributed to Inigo Jones. The machinery was extensively modified in 1860 but last used 1910.
The Warwickshire County Council are now guardian of the windmill and responsible for its upkeep.
Restoring work commenced from 1966 and completed in 1971 under control of WCC and the direction of County architect Mr Eric Davies.
Work on the building was carried out by E H Burgess Ltd of Leamington Spa and the reconstruction of the machinery by Mr Derek Ogden of Great Alne.

The design of the mill is unique both structurally and mechanically.

Originally there was a centrally timber structure containing a staircase and the lover bay of the hoist.

Most of the gearing is of timber two outstanding items being the  compass arm fixing of the eight feet diameter brake wheels and the lantern pinion wallower. The millstones are on the first floor set on timber frame know as a hurst, and arrangement not often found in English windmills The sails are of the common cloth spread type. The cap is turned into the wind by a hand operated geared winch mounted on the framework in the cap, which engages with the rack located on the top of the tower.