Monument record KCC 110 - Seven storey tower mill
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Summary
Seven storey tower mill built of tarred brick in 1856 by John Whitmore. It had four patent sails, three pairs of stones, an ogee cap with gallery and a fantail. It ceased work by wind circa 1905-10 when a steam-driven roller plant was installed. The cap was removed circa 1950 and the tower is now disused and empty of machinery.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 3812 6476 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM36SE |
| Civil Parish | KELSALE CUM CARLTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A large seven storey tower mill was buiilt at Kelsale cum Carlton in 1856 by John Whitmore. It had four patent sails, three pairs of stones, an ogee cap with gallery and a fantail. It ceased work by wind circa 1905 when a steam-driven roller plant was installed. The cap was removed circa 1950 and the tower is now disused and empty of machinery.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50128 Bibliographic reference: Dolman, P. 1978. Windmills in Suffolk: a contemporary survey.
- <S2> SSF59798 Article in serial: A, A. Bryan. 1998. Windmill gazetteer for England.
- <S3> SXS50145 Unpublished document: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. Suffolk Coastal, 27-JUL-1984.
- <S4> SSF56643 Index: National Record of Industrial Monuments.
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Record last edited
Apr 5 2022 5:48PM