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Wendover Tower Windmill

Wendover mill was built by John Phillips (1776-1843), but it is possible that his father, Zachariah (1745-97), a prominent local landowner, commenced the work.  It is not known exactly when the mill was erected for although the date “AD 1796” appears on a stone plaque above the front entrance, milling did not commence until 1804.  It is recorded that the initials “J.S. & J.T. 1804” are carved into one of the massive internal beams on the second floor, probably by its millwrights, but these are no longer visible. 

The mill’s situation was possibly chosen for close proximity to the wharf of the recently opened Wendover Arm of the Grand Junction Canal.



The structure, an octagonal 5-storey tower mill, is among the largest in Britain—it is said to have been built from 500 tons of bricks carried down in panniers by donkeys from a kiln in the locality of Cholesbury.

Currently covered in scaffolding and a private house.

More Details Here from Tring Local History Museum.

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