Chilton Street Mill, Tower mill in Clare, England
Chilton Street Mill is a five-story brick structure capped with a distinctive domed roof, located on Chilton Street in the town. The building displays the characteristic design elements found in 19th-century Suffolk milling facilities.
Construction took place in 1846 as part of Clare's industrial development during the Victorian era. The facility fell silent in the early 1900s when its sails were damaged, followed by the removal of internal equipment in subsequent decades.
The mill once anchored the community's relationship with grain production, sitting prominently where residents could watch the work of milling unfold. It represents the kind of local industry that shaped village rhythms and connected farmers directly to their processed crops.
The mill can be viewed from outside and is accessible from Chilton Street without special arrangements. Visitors can examine the exterior architecture and dome details from the surrounding area.
The mill was powered by four specially designed Patent sails working together to turn two sets of grinding stones simultaneously. This dual-stone configuration allowed for higher production capacity than many contemporary mills in the region.
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