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.
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