Union Mills, Burnham Overy, Combined watermill and tower mill in Burnham Overy, England
The Union Mills complex consists of a three-story watermill and a six-story tower mill connected through an integrated machinery system.
The watermill construction dates to 1737, while the adjacent tower mill was added in 1814 with an inscription marking Napoleon's exile to Elba.
Three pairs of French Burr millstones in the watermill and two pairs in the tower mill produced flour for the local Norfolk community.
After transitioning from water power through steam, gas, and oil engines, the mills operated until 1969 before conversion into residential space.
A penciled note on the roof rafters records the sighting of the French fleet in 1798, providing a direct connection to maritime history.
Location: Burnham Overy
GPS coordinates: 52.94933,0.74082
Latest update: June 3, 2025 10:05
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