2011

TM2564 : Saxstead Green Postmill - Steam/Oil Mill

taken 13 years ago, near to Saxtead Green, Suffolk, England

Saxstead Green Postmill - Steam/Oil Mill
Saxstead Green Postmill - Steam/Oil Mill
During windless periods the miller could do nothing, the roundhouse was increased in size and an extra two stones were added. Driven externally by a steam engine and later by an oil engine. TF6001 : Denver Mill - Blackstone Engine.
To the right is a flour dresser.
Saxstead Green Postmill

Saxstead Green mill is a 3 storey post mill in the care of English Heritage.
It dates from at least 1796; after tailwind damage c1853 the roundhouse was raised (3rd time) and modernised with cast iron machinery (brake wheel is oak) by Whitmore and Binyon in 1854. The raising was to accommodate two extra engine driven stones as well as other machines like flour dressers. The engine was at first steam but later oil. The mill ceased working commercially on the death of the last miller in 1947.
The site has been conserved, the patent sails still turn but the stone nuts are not connected to the spur wheel.
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TM2564, 141 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Ashley Dace   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 2 May, 2011   (more nearby)
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Monday, 2 May, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TM 253 645 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:13.9542N 1:17.8740E
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