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Converted to accommodation
The former mill site later became holiday accommodation.
Site overview
Swilland Mill was a large post mill in Suffolk and stood at TM 190 538. It was first identified on Greenwoods county map of 1825 and was one of the largest post mills in the county, standing about 51 feet high. The mill changed hands several times and was purchased by Cyril A. Barron in 1920.
Windmill use continued until 1936. The mill was taken down around 1955, and the site later became holiday accommodation.
Map
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No site photograph is currently available. Images will be added as field visits are carried out.
History
Swilland Mill was a large Suffolk post mill standing at TM 190 538. It first appears on Greenwoods county map of 1825 and was about 51 feet high, making it one of the largest post mills in the county. It is believed to have been built for Frederick Buttrum's family, who were associated with several large mills in Burgh and Ipswich.
The mill changed ownership several times during its working life. Cyril A. Barron purchased it in 1920, and milling by wind continued until 1936. The mill was eventually taken down around 1955.
The site later entered a new use as holiday accommodation, preserving the memory of the former mill in the site identity.
Timeline
1825
Mill shown on county map
Swilland Mill was in existence by 1825.
1920
Purchased by Cyril A. Barron
Cyril A. Barron purchased Swilland Mill in 1920.
1936
Windmill use ended
Use of Swilland Mill as a windmill continued until 1936.
1955
Mill taken down
Swilland Mill was taken down around 1955.
Sources and records
Suffolk Mills Group windmill gazetteer
Mills Archive catalogue entry: Post mill, Swilland
Swilland Mill history material
List of windmills in Suffolk
Mills Archive catalogue entry: Post mill, Swilland
Swilland Mill history material
List of windmills in Suffolk