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Highfield Mill
Hob Uid: 382158
Location : Suffolk Babergh Sudbury
Grid Ref : TL8658042930
Summary : A former windmill dating to 1855 of 3 storeys in an octagonal plan. It was converted to a dwelling in the 20th century.
More information : (TL 86584293) Highfield Mill (NAT) (1) Highfield Mill was a large post mill with a three-storey base, built by William Bear in 1855. It had four patent sails, four pairs of stones, a domed cap with a gallery and fantail, and a stage at the second floor level. It ceased work in the Great War and was pulled down in 1919. The base has been converted into a house. (Photo 1977) (2)

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Source details : OS 1:10 000 1973
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : Windmills in Suff 1979 47 Photo (P C J Dolman)
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built 1855
Monument End Date : 1855
Monument Start Date : 1855
Monument Type : Windmill
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Converted to dwelling C20
Monument End Date : 1999
Monument Start Date : 1900
Monument Type : Windmill
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 5553
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 276099
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TL 84 SE 50
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