Saxtead Green
Post Mill - Windmill
Saxtead Green, Suffolk
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This corn mill, whose whole body revolves on its base, was one of many built
in Suffolk from the late 13th century. Though milling ceased in 1947, it is
still in working order. Climb the stairs to various floors, which are full of
fascinating mill machinery.
This post mill was built around 1700 and is one
of the finest post mills in the region. It was substantially rebuilt at least
twice, the second time in the 1950s when it was taken into state guardianship.
It is now under the care of English Heritage The machinery and millstones
are still in workable condition, though the mill is no longer used to grind
flour.
Conservation Work Spring/Summer 2008
English Heritage is carrying out a phased programme of repair and
redecoration of Saxtead Green Post Mill. The body of the mill has just been
redecorated externally and the main sails now need to be taken down in order
that one pair can be replaced, the other pair be repaired and both pairs of
sails be redecorated.
At present one pair of sails has been substantially removed with only the
stock remaining in situ whilst the other pair of sails is currently complete.
However, both pairs of sails will be removed during the latter half of August in
order to carry out these essential works.
The sails will be reinstated for the
2009 season.
Further information Grid
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Saxtead Green Post Mill (Windmill), Saxtead
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Ceremonial County: |
Suffolk |
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TM 253645
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Windmill |
Date Updated: 05/2008 |
Planning Grid
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Location: |
Saxtead Green Post Mill (Windmill), Saxtead
Green, Suffolk |
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Grid Reference: |
TM 253645
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Sheet - 156 |
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On A1120,
beside Saxtead Green, at the junction with B1119 to Framlingham.
2 1⁄2 miles NW of Framlingham. |
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The Green
Saxtead
Woodbridge
Suffolk |
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IP13 9QQ |
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Telephone: |
S. Haslam,
Curator,
01728
685789 |
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Opening times: |
April to
September, Fridays, Saturdays & Bank Holidays, 12.00 to 17.00. |
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English Heritage Members Free.
Non members: £3.20
adults, £1.60 children, £2.60 concessions |
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saxtead |
Date Updated: 05/2008 |
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