Late 18th century tower mill, Mill Side (EHER 36559)

A red brick, round tower mill, built in 1787 for Joseph Linsell. It ceased working in 1910. In 1929 it was bought and restored by Lord Blyth. It is now used as a Scout centre.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Stansted windmill. <1> The tower mill at Stansted was built by Joseph Lindsell in 1787. Originally the mill had four common sails, later replaced by spring sails. It ceased working in 1910. In 1929 it was bought, and the mill was extensively repaired in 1930 by the second Lord Blyth who 5 years later conveyed the mill to Stansted Parish Council. The mill was restored in 1966. In the 1980s-1990s it was used as a Scout centre. <2> - <4> July 1972. Field survey. This is one of the few preserved windmills in the county which was not restored by the County Council. The mill has unusually good documentation from an early date and was built by Joseph Linsell in 1787 – a date confirmed by an inscribed brick at the base of the tower. The mill has full machinery and has a lucky history since it went out of use in 1910. Through the efforts of lord Blyth and the S.P.A.B. It was restored by Hunt. Bros. Soham, Cambridgeshire in 1930; Lord Blyth gave the mill to parishioners of Stansted on whose initiative it was again fully restored in 1966. <5> February 2011. Field survey. This tall slender tower mill was built in 1787 when it was equipped with common sails set from a stage. The later patent sails were adjusted by an external ‘Y’ wheel operated from the ground by a long endless chain – as originally used at Stock. Much restoration work has been done over the years, especially in 1966, again in the mid 1980s when the sails were replaced and in the mid 1990s with repairs to the cap. Most of the original machinery remains including a bolter and three pairs of stones. <6> Recorded by NRIM. Photographed. <7> See also: <8> <9>