This tower mill was 'newly erected' in 1824 from which we can assume an early C19 date. It was raised and refitted 'lately' in 1853. Rex Wailles gives the date 1840, which is probably the actual date of the rebuild. It worked by wind until 1911 when it was dismantled and altered to its present form. The sails were taken to Helpringham mill, and were patents. Risegate mill is one of only two mills in the county in an unrestored state which retain their windshaft and cross. {1}