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Buxhall Mill

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Buxhall Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.

Buxhall Mill, windmills in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Stowmarket · 5.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Buxhall Mill is a named windmill in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.1815°, 0.9183°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

Buxhall Mill is a tower mill at Buxhall, Suffolk, England which has been converted to residential accommodation.

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Background

History

There have been three windmills on this site. The first mill was a post mill. The second mill was a smock mill. It was built by Samuel Wright, millwright of Needham Market. The account for building the mill reads as follows: {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |- !scope="col"| Item !scope="col"| £ !scope="col"| s. !scope="col"| d. |- !scope="row"| To building a smock wind Mill as per agreement | 520. | 15. | 11¾. |- !scope="row"| To extra Studd<sup>g</sup> & partitions in wheat bin 88 feet 9 in. | 3. | 8. | 9. |- !scope="row"| To large meal hopper cont<sup>g</sup> 48 feet | 2. | 8. | 0. |- !scope="row"| To a pair of pullie Blocks Iron<sup>d</sup> up with Screw…

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Coordinates
52.1815, 0.9183
County
Suffolk
District
Mid Suffolk
Parish
Buxhall
Postcode
IP14 3RY
Parliamentary constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Established
1815
Nearest railway station
Stowmarket5.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buxhall Mill?
Buxhall Mill is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP14 3RY), in the parish of Buxhall.
When was Buxhall Mill built?
Built or established in 1815.
Who owns Buxhall Mill?
Buxhall Mill is owned by Clover family.
Is Buxhall Mill free to visit?
Yes, Buxhall Mill is free to enter.
How do I get to Buxhall Mill?
The nearest railway station is Stowmarket, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP14 3RY.