The Callington Mill

Beautiful example George.. just surprise that its the only example of its type in the So-hem. They are/were so common in England and Holland.

Pam, I think that a few factors could apply. The first is that much of Australia has wind speeds too low for these traditional mills to work properly. The only other such mill that I know here was built in Brisbane in 1828 and still survives - but it was converted to a convict treadmill not long after construction. Then, in the mid-1800s, when Australia began large-scale wheat growing, steam power had arrived to drive the mills. Finally, most of Australia's wheat has been exported (back to the UK in the sailing clippers in the 1800s).

HFF George!

Than kyou Neil. HFF!

Gorgeous mill

Thank you.

Thank you Lynne, that sounds to me like a good excuse to return - next time with camera. :)