Roger (Grisly)'s photos with the keyword: Sails

Ashton Windmill

15 Sep 2024 42 62 275
This mill was built circa 1832 on the base of previous mills that worked on this site, it is 25 feet high and has sails 44 feet across, It is a four story mill and is grade two listed. Situated on high ground on the Isle of Wedmore it was able to gather wind from most directions although primarily from across the Somerset levels. HBM and great week!,,,, and a large view for detail please!

Scrumpy is Waiting

30 Jan 2022 48 60 326
Another in the occasional from the archives series this time from 2009, This is the shingle beach at Beer in East Devon and the wooden boat on the left is called Scrumpy (a west country name for Cider) The red sails are raised for some on the beach maintainence, Have a good week and stay safe.