Great Ellingham Windmill, windmill in Great Ellingham, Norfolk, UK
Great Ellingham Windmill is a six-storey stone tower mill built in 1849 on Long Street in Great Ellingham village. It was designed to grind corn using wind power, with large sails that caught the breeze and turned internal grinding machinery to process grain for local farmers.
The windmill was built in 1849 and purchased by Samuel Le Grice in 1854, who later raised it and installed modern patent sails to improve operation. It ground corn actively until the early 1920s, after which it served as part of a bakery and was eventually designated a Grade II listed building in 1983.
The windmill served as a central point in village life where farmers brought their grain for milling. Its presence in the landscape reflects the importance of wind-powered work in shaping the community's daily rhythms and economy.
The windmill is best viewed from Long Street in Great Ellingham, where you can see its full height and structure from a distance. Although it now functions as a private residence and is not regularly open to visitors, you can observe its exterior and architecture from the public street.
The mill was raised by an entire storey in 1854 by owner Samuel Le Grice and fitted with modern patent sails, showing how millers adapted their equipment to new technology. These upgrades allowed it to remain competitive and operate effectively until the 1920s.
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