Burgh Windmill

Burgh Windmill is a brick tower mill with five sails that rotated clockwise and a white-painted cap rising above the Suffolk countryside. The structure spans seven floors and shows the typical design of mills from this period.

A mill had stood on this site since at least 1810 according to historical records, but the current tower structure was built in 1844. The new construction marked a significant update to milling in the area.

Miller families in the area, especially the Dobsons who ran the mill until the 1960s, made this place central to local farming life. The building shows how people here processed grain and depended on the surrounding agricultural economy.

Visitors can explore the seven-floor structure on Sundays from 2 to 4 in the afternoon with guided tours. The tours explain how the machinery worked and how grain was processed.

The mill sits within extensive grounds that include stables, a tennis court, and a separate cottage with views across the Suffolk landscape. These additions show how prosperous the milling family was.

Location: Burgh

GPS coordinates: 52.11574,1.25600

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:48