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Roundhouse used as store
The surviving roundhouse was used as a store.
Site overview
Peasenhall post mill was a wind-powered corn mill with a roundhouse. It was built in 1803, ceased work in 1938, and was demolished in 1957. The roundhouse survived after the loss of the post mill body and has been used as a store.
Map
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History
Peasenhall post mill was built in 1803 as a wind-powered corn mill. It stood with a roundhouse, giving storage and protection at the base of the post mill structure. The mill continued in use into the twentieth century and ceased work in 1938.
The post mill body was demolished in 1957, leaving the roundhouse as the surviving element. The roundhouse was subsequently used as a store, preserving the main visible structure of the former mill site.
Timeline
1803
Post mill built
Peasenhall post mill was built with a roundhouse.
1938
Working ended
The post mill ceased work.
1957
Mill body demolished
The post mill body was demolished, leaving the roundhouse.
Sources and records
Archaeology Data Service monument record
Windmill World site entry
Mills Archive mill database entry
Suffolk Mills Group windmills gazetteer
Windmill World site entry
Mills Archive mill database entry
Suffolk Mills Group windmills gazetteer