Building record MLI82965 - Spilsby Road Mill, Horncastle
Summary
This very tall tower mill started as a windmill but later was converted into a home.
Type and Period (1)
- WINDMILL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1843 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 44467
A very tall tower mill, this was built in 1843, when it had five pairs of stones, three French, one grey and one 'blue'. It worked by wind until 1916 when the sails were removed. The cap followed in the 1920s or early 1930s. It was still worked by oil engine in 1940 but eventually fell into disuse. In 1972 it was purchased by David Law who intended to convert the former stores and engine house into a house and to eventually restore the mill. It had five patent sails and a stage at second floor level with an ornamental handrail. In 1977 the tower was full height with seven storeys but by 1982 the top 14 feet of brickwork had been removed due to its dangerous condition. All that remained of the machinery was the iron lower upright shaft and great spur wheel, together with four pairs of stones, three French and one grey. To fill the gaps the owner acquired the principal gear from Gainsborough mill in 1976, comprising the windshaft with five-arm cross, upright shaft, spur gear and several other items. Other parts have been taken from Hagworthingham mill. In 1985-86 the rebuilding of the upper portion began. {1}
Tower Mill, dating to the early nineteenth century, built in red brick. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {2}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI1081 Bibliographic Reference: Peter Dolman. 1986. Lincolnshire Windmills: A Contemporary Survey. Page 19.
- <2> SLI9631 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 7/92 (233.116).
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). Page 397.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 26615 69619 (8m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORNCASTLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Please contact the HER for details.
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Sep 19 2023 4:09PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.