Upthorpe Mill

Upthorpe Mill is a wooden post mill in Stanton fitted with two pairs of Double Patent sails mounted on a wooden windshaft with a cast-iron poll end. It operates with two pairs of millstones for grain processing and represents a particular construction method for its time.

The mill was built in 1751 as an open trestle post mill and relocated to its current location in 1818. It later received a protective roundhouse structure and sail replacements, reflecting adaptations to changing technical needs.

The mill displays craftsmanship details visible to observers: the Suffolk-style fantail turns to face the wind automatically, and the wire machine represents a later addition for work efficiency. These technical features tell a story of practical solutions that millers developed over time.

The building is not regularly open to visitors but can be viewed from the outside. It stands near Stanton and is a protected monument that remains visible from nearby roads.

The mill was purchased and restored to working order by Richard Duke in the 1990s. This revival saved the structure from deterioration and demonstrated that the craft of milling remained valued in modern times.