A piece of local history was created in February 1987 when this static replica mill wheel was lowered into place in the preserved remains of the mill race alongside the new office development, Langstone Gate.
The four metre high, 1.5 tonne wooden wheel is sited on land belonging to the Highways Agency. It was made by apprentices at The Unicorn Centre in Portsmouth. The last 27 years have taken their toll, and the future of the wheel is now at risk.
The axle on which the wheel rests has rotted, causing the wheel to list precariously.
Plans are being made with kind permission of Seaward Properties the owners of Langstone Gate, for the wheel to be removed and laid down on adjoining land.
The Wheel will then be dismantled to enable installation of a new axle hopefully to be crafted by HAMESH - the Havant town centre Men’s Shed - supported by Postcode Publications who will meet all costs associated with this community project.
Havant Mill and its water-wheel
The original water-wheel in use