NHER 11731 (Building record) - Worstead Mill, 19th century brick tower mill
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Summary
This four storey brick tower mill was built around 1850 and is now converted to form part of a house. The boat-shaped cap remains, and there is a fantail cradle and brakewheel shaft, but no sails. It was last used in 1922, but was described as 'working' in 1926.
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Location
| Map sheet | TG32NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WORSTEAD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Wind mill marked on Ordnance Survey map.
19th century tall brick tower mill, four storeys, now used as part of house. Boat-shaped cap remains with fantail cradle and brakewheel shaft, but no sails. Other than this, good condition.
E. Rose (NAU), 4 February 1981.
Built 1850. Last used 1922, but described as 'working' in 1926 [1].
E. Rose (NAU), 24 March 1982.
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Record last edited
Aug 10 2016 10:35AM