Upthorpe Mill

The wooden post mill contains two pairs of Double Patent sails mounted on a wooden windshaft with a cast-iron poll end and two pairs of millstones.

Built in 1751 as an open trestle post mill, the structure was moved to its current location in 1818 and underwent modifications including sail replacements and roundhouse addition.

The mill represents agricultural engineering developments through its adaptations, including the Suffolk-style fantail for automatic wind direction management and wire machine installation.

The mill remains closed to public visitors but stands as a protected monument at coordinates 52.3222 latitude and 0.893056 longitude in Suffolk.

Richard Duke acquired and restored the mill to grinding capacity in 1990, marking its return to operational status after decades of disuse and wartime struggles.

Location: Stanton

GPS coordinates: 52.32220,0.89306

Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:10