Old Buckenham Windmill

The Old Buckenham Windmill is a five-story brick tower structure topped with a large boat-shaped cap. The mill was designed to grind grain using wind power and contains the internal machinery typical of tower mills from this era.

Built in 1818 for miller John Burlingham, the structure later came under the ownership of Jeremiah James Colman, the founder of a major mustard business. This change in ownership reflects how industrial entrepreneurs purchased mills to control grain processing.

The mill represents a way of life that once centered on grain processing in East Anglia, showing how communities depended on wind power. Today, people come here to learn about traditional craftsmanship and the skill required to operate such structures.

The mill is open to visitors on specific dates during the warmer months, with guided tours available to explain how the machinery functioned. Plan your visit in advance since opening hours are limited and seasonal.

The mill has a notably larger cap compared to most tower mills of its period and region. This size allowed it to mount more sails and capture wind energy more efficiently than similar structures elsewhere.

GPS coordinates: 52.47784,1.03542

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00