Victoria Post Mill, Eye Suffolk
10 Millfield, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7DE
Mainly timber-framed, whose body, containing machinery and carrying the sail, rotates about an upright post.A tower-like structure of wood or brick with a wooden cap and sails which are driven around by the wind producing power to work the internal machinery.
In August 1889 the mill was damaged by lightning and then in the 1920s it was so severely damaged by a storm it was never repaired.Parts were used in restoration of other mills, Framsden Post Mill. 1990: and Thrigby Mill in Norfolk.
The only remaining structure is the original circular brick base.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 0900-1700
- Saturday 07 September:
- 0900-1700
- Sunday 08 September:
- 0900-1700
- Monday 09 September:
- 0900-1700
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 0900-1700
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 0900-1700
- Thursday 12 September:
- 0900-1700
- Friday 13 September:
- 0900-1700
- Saturday 14 September:
- 0900-1700
- Sunday 15 September:
- 0900-1700
Location & directions
10 Millfield, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7DE
- Contact on day:
- Clive Hill
- Telephone number:
- +447885240478
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The access from Millfield is an uneven grassed area. The footpath from the town or the airfield is not a made up path but a well used walking track. Can be slippery when wet..For easy access by car enter Millfield Road from Castleton Way park by the footpath of number ten and follow the footpath to the Vitoria Post Mill.
Additional information
The Victoria Mill will be unattended and information will be available on a sign. There are no facilities at this site, it is a rural local history site to visit.
