Model of Downward's Mill

Title
Model of Downward's Mill
Description
1:10 scale model produced from photographic images. Constructed by xx xx in 20xx. see below

REMEASURE
Total height of model 154cm (implies original 15.4 metres tall, not 18 metres as suggested by researchers).
The pole is 42cm to the base of the building.
The building is 38 x 47cm.
Each sail is 80 x 30 cm.

Downwards Mill was built around 1830 and sited at The Circle to the southwest of Sorell Township.
The mill collapsed in the early 20th century.
Sorell Heritage Study 1996 - THE CIRCLE SlTE OF DOWNARD'S WINDMILL
Downwards Mill and Cottage and two men, including Jim Goodman, Sorell
Downwards Mill with Presbyterian Church and Manse and school in background, Sorell
Donor
Moya Sharpe. Formerly at the Heritage Village at Sorell School
Maker
Andrew xx
Registration Number
25/30
Date Acquired
2025
Storage Location
Permanent Exhibition
History Rooms North
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