Ashby's Mill
Ashby's Mill, often referred to as Brixton Windmill, is a restored grade II* listed tower mill at Brixton in the London Borough of Lambeth. The mill was in Surrey when built and has been preserved.
| Brixton Windmill | |
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The mill in 2012 | |
| Origin | |
| Mill name | Ashby's Mill |
| Grid reference | TQ 303 737 |
| Coordinates | 51.453219°N 0.123849°W |
| Operator(s) | London Borough of Lambeth |
| Year built | 1816 |
| Information | |
| Purpose | Corn mill |
| Type | Tower mill |
| Storeys | Four storeys |
| No. of sails | Four sails |
| Type of sails | Two Common sails and two Patent sails |
| Windshaft | Cast iron |
| Winding | Hand winded by wheel and rope |
| Auxiliary power | Steam engine, later replaced by a gas engine |
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