Wrawby Postmill is one of the last remaining working post mills in the north of England. Perched on a hill in the village of Wrawby, it overlooks the Ancholme Valley and the nearby market town of Brigg. Built in the late 18th century, the mill was originally used to grind wheat, barley, and oats for both human and animal consumption.
The mill is a classic example of a post mill, where the entire body of the structure rotates to face the wind. This is achieved manually by the miller using a tailpole. Unlike later windmills with rotating sails, the post mill design reflects an earlier stage in windmill engineering. Today, fewer than 45 post mills survive in the UK, and Wrawby’s is one of the few still operational.
After falling into disrepair in the mid-20th century, the mill was restored by the Wrawby Windmill Preservation Society, which formed in the 1960s. It reopened to the public in 1965 and has since been maintained entirely by volunteers. The mill is a Grade II* listed building and a cherished part of Lincolnshire’s agricultural heritage.
Wrawby Postmill is open to visitors on bank holidays between April and August, and on select Sundays in summer. Entry is free, with donations welcomed. Group and school visits can be arranged by appointment, making it a valuable educational and cultural site for the region.
Opening hours
Bank holidays April–August and last Sundays in June & July
Group visits by appointment
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