Building record MLI84670 - Money's Mill, Sleaford
Summary
Money's Mill, Sleaford
Type and Period (1)
- WINDMILL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1798 AD? to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
This huge tower mill was in existence by 1798, being depicted in an engraving of that date as having a broad reefing stage, squat ogee cap with fantail and four common sails. It was probably not very old at this time and it was subsequently rebuilt or modernised c.1810, when it was also raised slightly. It worked until 1895 when the miller became bankrupt and the mill was subsequently dismantled. There were three pairs of stones and it formerly had large buildings attached to its base. The tower stands to its full height of approaching 70 feet, with eight storeys and is at present disused, although there are plans to preserve it, probably involving some kind of conversion. All that remained of the machinery was a power drive from below to the spur wheel, but this was removed in 1985 during preliminary conversion work. {1}
Early-mid 19th century. Tower mill without cap or sails, in red brick with diagonal red brick eaves cornice to top. 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 (5)
- <1> SLI1081 Bibliographic Reference: Peter Dolman. 1986. Lincolnshire Windmills: A Contemporary Survey. pp.25,56.
- <2> SLI9678 Index: Department of the Environment. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. Sleaford. TF 0645 1/140 (402.180).
- <3> SLI9583 Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 2004. Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide. p 52, NK29.
- <4> SLI921 Bibliographic Reference: Christopher Page. 1974. Sleaford: An Industrial History. p 44.
- <5> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp 654-55.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 068 456 (7m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SLEAFORD, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2023 9:24AM
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