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October 6 2008
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Ashton Windmill
    Ashton Windmill
Chapel Allerton
Axbridge
BS26 2LS
Somerset
England
Collection details
Agriculture, Industry
Facilities
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Ashton Windmill is located on a minor road between Weare (A38) and Wedmore. Parking is available close by.
Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01278 435399
General information (Fax) : 01278 446412
E-mail : museums@sedgemoor.gov.uk
Website : www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=823
Open
The Windmill is open Easter to September, Sundays and Bank Holidays and on Wednesdays in July and August 2:30 - 4:30pm. Parties by arrangement.
Closed
Closed during Christmas and New Year.
Admission charges
Admission is free.
Description
This unique 18th century flour mill stands on the "Isle of Wedmore", a ridge giving commanding views of Cheddar Gorge, the Somerset Levels and Brent Knoll. A windmill is mentioned on this site as far back as 1317. Although it last worked in 1927, the mill has been carefully restored.

Key artists and exhibits
Windmill ; Flour


General Information
Pre-booking service for groups