Skoulding's Mill, Kelsale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kelsale Mill |
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The converted mill
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| Mill name | Skoulding's Mill |
| Mill location | TM 38133 64770 |
| Coordinates | 52°13′46.567″N 1°29′8.344″E / 52.22960194°N 1.48565111°E |
| Operator(s) | Private |
| Year built | 1856 |
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| Purpose | Corn mill |
| Type | Tower mill |
| Storeys | Seven storeys |
| No. of sails | Four Sails |
| Type of sails | Patent sails |
| Winding | Fantail |
| No. of pairs of millstones | Three pairs |
Skoulding's Mill is a historic building in Kelsale, Suffolk, England. It used to be a tall windmill, but now it's a home where people live. It's a special building, protected because of its history, known as a Grade II listed building.
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The Story of Skoulding's Mill
This amazing mill was built in 1856. A skilled builder named John Whitmore from Wickham Market created it. Skoulding's Mill was made to take the place of an older, wooden windmill nearby.
How the Mill Worked
For many years, Skoulding's Mill used the power of the wind to grind corn. It worked alongside the old wooden mill and a steam-powered mill. This helped them grind even more grain. Around 1905, the mill changed. It stopped using wind power. Instead, new machines were put in. These machines were powered by a steam engine.
From Mill to Home
In the early 1950s, the top part of the mill was taken off. Later, all the grinding machines were removed. The tall, empty mill tower was then changed. It became a unique home for people to live in.
What Skoulding's Mill Looks Like
Skoulding's Mill is a very tall building. It has seven floors! The tower is about 16.8 meters (55 feet) high. At the bottom, it's about 7 meters (23 feet) wide. It gets narrower at the top, where it's about 4.2 meters (13 feet) wide. The walls at the bottom are very thick, about 76 centimeters (30 inches).
Special Features of the Mill
The mill once had a special curved roof called an ogee cap. This cap had a walkway around it. A fantail helped turn the cap to face the wind. Four large Patent sails caught the wind. These sails turned three pairs of millstones inside. The bottom two floors of the mill were dark, coated in tar. The top five floors were painted white. Today, the converted mill has a flat roof. It also has a safety rail and a flagpole.
