Ellis' Mill
Ellis' Mill is a stone and wood grain mill with a conical roof, built in 1798. The structure features traditional wooden blades that turn in the wind and is the last remaining of nine mills that once stood on Lincoln's hilltop.
A mill site has existed since at least the 17th century, though the current structure dates to 1798. It remains the only working mill in the city and has operated for over two centuries since its construction.
The mill represents a time when wind power was essential for daily work and food production. It stands as a quiet symbol of Lincoln's craft heritage and connects earlier ways of working with the modern city.
The mill area is not far from the city center and is easy to reach. Visitors can watch the turning blades, explore the surroundings, and discover other historic sites nearby.
The mill is the last of nine similar structures that once dotted Lincoln's hilltop, forming an entire grain-processing landscape. This disappearance makes it a rare remnant of an earlier industrial landscape.
Location: Lincoln
Address: 21 Mill Rd, Lincoln LN1 3JJ, UK
Phone: +441522782040
Website: https://lincolnshire.gov.uk/history-heritage/ellis-mill
GPS coordinates: 53.23818,-0.54668
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42
Windmills tell the story of how wind and water once powered work across continents. From the Netherlands to Asia, these structures stand as evidence of human ingenuity and local adaptation. They ground grain, pumped water from low lands, and ran factories. Each mill carries the mark of its region, from the sturdy brick towers in Kinderdijk to the whitewashed domes that crown the Greek islands. The collection spans from the 1700s to modern times. Older mills like Sanssouci in Potsdam show the craftsmanship of earlier centuries. Others, such as the Murphy Windmill in San Francisco, preserve the heritage of the American West. In Spain, the windmills of Consuegra turn on hilltops above farmland, much as they have for centuries. In Iran, the ancient mills of Nashtifan use methods that have remained largely unchanged for over a thousand years. Today visitors can walk through museums like Zaanse Schans or the American Windmill Museum in Lubbock to see how these machines worked. Some mills still stand in their original locations, while others have been moved or rebuilt. Together they form a journey through engineering, craft, and daily life across different lands and ages.
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