Thelnetham Windmill

Thelnetham Windmill, also known as Button's Mill, is a Grade II* listed tower mill constructed of brick.

History

• The windmill was built in the early nineteenth century to grind wheat into flour. It worked by wind power until 1924, latterly on two sails, after which it became derelict.

The Thelnetham Windmill is a small four-storey tower mill with Patent sails and winded by a fantail.

Architecture

• The mill drives two pairs of millstones, with a third pair driven by an auxiliary engine.
• The windmill's construction features brick as the primary building material.

Thelnetham Windmill is located at Mill Road in Thelnetham, Suffolk, England.

Location

• It sits within a rural landscape, surrounded by farmland and countryside.

Current Status and Use

The Thelnetham Windmill is open to the public and operates as a working mill. Flour ground at the mill can be bought at the site.

The windmill has been restored to full working order after an eight-year restoration period led by enthusiasts in 1979.

Heritage Status and Preservation Efforts

Thelnetham Windmill is a Grade II* listed building, recognized for its historical significance and architectural importance.

Preservation efforts have focused on restoring the mill to its original condition, ensuring its continued operation as a working windmill.

Visiting Information

Visitors can access the Thelnetham Windmill by visiting the site at Mill Road in Thelnetham, Suffolk, England.

The windmill is open to the public and offers tours and flour sales.

Notable Historical Events or Famous Millers

While specific details about notable historical events or famous millers are not available, the Thelnetham Windmill has been an important part of local history and industry in Thelnetham, Suffolk.