1783
Post mill in existence
The Clare post mill at TL 762 446 was in existence by 1783.
Site overview
The Clare post mill at TL 762 446 was a wind-powered corn mill. It was in existence by 1783 and was blown down on 6 November 1875. The site represents one of the former windmill locations around Clare.
No surviving mill structure has been confirmed.
Map
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No site photograph is currently available. Images will be added as field visits are carried out.
History
The Clare post mill at TL 762 446 was one of the windmill sites associated with the town. It was a post mill, with the mill body carried on a central post and turned to face the wind. The mill was in existence by 1783.
Its known working history ends with its destruction on 6 November 1875, when it was blown down. No complete mill structure survives, and the later treatment of any remaining base, timberwork, or machinery has not been established.
Timeline
1875
Mill blown down
The post mill was blown down on 6 November 1875.
Sources and records
Suffolk Mills Group windmill gazetteer
List of windmills in Suffolk
List of windmills in Suffolk