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Tower Windmills in Medieval England: A Case of Arrested Development?

Authors :
Langdon, John
Watts, Martin
Source :
Technology & Culture. Oct2005, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p697-718. 22p. 1 Diagram, 2 Maps.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The article argues the existence of several tower windmills in 13th and 14th century England. Information on the tower mill which challenged the hegemony of the post-mill in medieval western Europe is presented. It provides an overview of the improvement of the clarification of windmill technology for both post- and tower mills.

Subjects

Subjects :
*WINDMILLS
*MILLS & mill-work
*MACHINERY
*TECHNOLOGY

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0040165X
Volume :
46
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Technology & Culture
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19863160
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/tech.2006.0023
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