Monument record 0402401000 - QUAINTON WINDMILL

Summary

Nineteenth century steam engine as alternative power source in windmill, sold 1914

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  • STEAM ENGINE (19th Century to Modern - 1800 AD to 1945 AD)

Description

LARGE STEAM ENGINE, USED AS AN AUXILIARY SOURCE OF POWER FOR THE WINDMILL. IT STOOD ON A MASSIVE BED-STONE ON THE GROUND FLOOR, WITH ITS BOILER IN THE OPEN OUTSIDE THE NORTH DOOR. ENGINE & BOILER WERE SOLD FOR SCRAP IN 1914 (B7).

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  • <7>SBC12446 Bibliographic reference: QUAINTON WINDMILL SOCIETY PAMPHLET IN CAS FILE (HAS A RECONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM).

Location

Grid reference SP 74670 20230 (point)
Civil Parish QUAINTON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Nov 27 2023 7:51PM

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