NHER 2199 (Building record) - Ingleborough Mill

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Summary

A windmill, known as Ingleborough Mill, was built at this location in 1824. It had its sails removed in 1940 and has now been incorporated into the modern mill that stands here. The 19th century mill building is constructed from brick and has seven storeys, with a gallery at fourth floor level and a sawtooth cornice below the curb track. It was listed as being of architectural interest in 1985 and was still standing when it was last visited in 1992.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TF41SE
Civil Parish WEST WALTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Windmill. Known as Ingleborough Mill. Built 1824. Sails removed in 1940, now incorporated into modern mill.
Information from H. Apling.
E. Rose (NAU) 24 March 1982.

Listed as: brick, circular, tapering. Seven storeys to southwest. Window above on each floor plus three to south, Gallery at fourth floor. Sawtooth cornice below curb track. Interior with opposing door to adjoining buildings. Stairs and floors but machinery gone.
Grade II listed in 1985.
E. Rose (NAU) 4 February 1986.

According to Department of Environment now (1986) known as Inglethorpe Mill.
E. Rose (NAU).

Incorrectly marked on Ordnance Survey 6in TF 41 NE at 4735 1510. Should be on map TF 41 SE at TF 47386 14982.
Investigated by Ordnance Survey Inspector who found the 1820s brick tower.
No mill known at Old Crown Farm, nor is there one on it's deeds.
Information from Ordnance Survey Records.
R. J. Rickett (NAU) 26 February 1990

19 August 1992. Seen only in passing by E. Rose (NLA), enough to confirm it is still there.
Reference to Inglethorpe Mill on listing is incorrect - it is still known as Ingleborough Mill.
E. Rose (NLA) 20 August 1992.

  • --- Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1077675.
  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 773.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Lynn News. 1992. [Sale advertisement for Ingleborough Mill, West Walton]. 18 February.
  • --- Oblique Aerial Photograph: Various. ? - 2020. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Oblique Collection. TF4714/A-D; 15-APR-1983 (HES 132/ASR 12-15).
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 41 NE 4; TF 41 SE 15.

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Record last edited

Feb 18 2025 11:39AM

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