Collis Mill, Great Thurlow
| Collis Mill, Great Thurlow | |
|---|---|
Corn mill | |
| Type | Smock mill |
| Storeys | Three storey smock |
| Base storeys | One storey |
| Smock sides | Eight sides |
| No. of sails | Four Sails |
| Type of sails | Common sails |
| Winding | Fantail |
| Fantail blades | Eight blades |
| Auxiliary power | Portable steam engine |
| No. of pairs of millstones | Two pairs |
Collis Mill is a Grade II* listed[1] smock mill at Great Thurlow, Suffolk, England, which has been restored.
History
Collis Mill was originally built at
portable steam engine until 1937.[4] The derelict mill was capless in 1959 when it was purchased by R A Vestey for restoration as a visual amenity.[5] Restoration was completed in 1962.[3]
Description
Collis Mill is a three-storey smock mill on a single storey brick base. It has four Common sails and the pepperpot cap is winded by a fantail.[2] It has two pairs of underdrift millstones.[5]
Millers
- Thomas Gardner 1841-44
- Joseph Dearsley 1845-50
- Elijah Dearsley 1850-75
- Archibald Robinson 1875-
- Gabriel Savage
- Joseph Collis -1937
References
- ^ Historic England. "WINDMILL, GREAT THURLOW, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK (1376729)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
- ^ ISBN 0 9506447 0 6.
- ^ ISBN 0-9531562-0-6.
- ^ ISBN 0 7091 5641 3.
- ^ ISBN 0 85115-112-4.
External links
- Windmill World webpage on Collis Mill.