© Elizabeth Beston 2019 gohistory.co.uk PITSTONE WINDMILL Sails wheel move to face wind Tail pole So, you’re going to... Curious Bee’s Buzzing Facts! Activity - Loo Roll Post Mill Pitstone Windmill is a post mill The windmill sits on a central post so it can be turned to face the wind It’s at least 300 years old The windmill would grind grains from local villages into flour There was a big storm in 1902 and the windmill broke It was mended in 1970, but can’t be used because it shakes too much! Make a moving post mill from 2 toilet rolls, a piece of card, some staples, and a split pin. See how the windmill can move around the post. Watch the video to see how to make it.