Building record MLI85666 - Tower Mill, Bardney Road, Wragby

Summary

Windmill built in 1831, originally powered by wind but converted to engine power in 1903. The mill is now used as a store.

Type and Period (2)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1831 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1960 AD? to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

This tall tower mill was built in 1831 by the millwright Ingledew. The mill worked by wind until 1903 when it was converted to an oil engine. It was subsequently modernised with the old gearing removed. The mill had six sails which drove four pairs of stones on the third floor, the upper stone spindle glut box bearings remain intact, as does part of the sackhoist. The original cap has been replaed by a concrete dome, which is supported by the old oak sheertrees. A hurst frame remains on the ground floor which formerly contained two pairs of stones, and a large grain cleaner by E. R. & F. Turner of Ipswich is on an upper floor. The building is now used as a store. {1} A tower mill built in 1831 which underwent alterations in the 20th century. It was constructed of red brick, although the ground floor is colour washed ground floor and weathered and the upper storeys are tarred. 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 (2)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Dolman, P.. 1986. Lincolnshire Windmills: A Contemporary Survey. p.29.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4/54.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 13130 77786 (8m by 9m) Surveyed
Civil Parish WRAGBY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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