Messing Maypole Mill, Tower mill in Tiptree, England.
Messing Maypole Mill is a four-storey brick structure in Tiptree, England, topped with a domed cap and rising to about 17 meters. The building originally housed three pairs of millstones powered by a wooden wheel that was part of its mechanical system.
John Mathett, a local millwright, built the mill in 1775 in what was then the Tolleshunt Knights area, representing a significant investment in milling infrastructure. Over the following decades, it gradually transitioned from wind power to steam and electric operation.
The mill shows how traditional English milling methods evolved over time, with the building serving as a living record of how communities adapted to new technologies while maintaining their craftsmanship.
The building is clearly visible from the outside, displaying its distinctive brick construction and domed top. As a listed structure, visitors can view the exterior and photograph its architectural features from different angles without needing advance planning.
The mill continued working with alternative power sources even after its sails were removed in 1927, only stopping in 1962. It then became a residence in 1969, allowing the historic structure to survive while serving the community in a different way.
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