Eastbridge Windpump, Museum of East Anglian Life

Eastbridge Windpump, Museum of East Anglian Life

Windmill

Built in the mid-19th century, this was one of four smock windpumps, which drained Minsmere Level, near Leiston. It collapsed in 1977 and was rescued by Suffolk Mills Group volunteers. It has patent sails with a 44-ft span and a 3-shaft pump. A 70-acre museum site with displays of domestic life, agriculture and industry. Special events. Cafe and gift shop.

Location

Grid reference:

TM 045 581

Town/city: Stowmarket
OS sheet:

155

Postcode: IP14 1DE
Geocode: @52.18715, 0.9913893 Open in Map

Entrance to the Museum is in the centre of Stowmarket, opposite Asda, signposted from A14.

Contact

Do you own or look after this mill? Contact us

Opening Times:

20th March-1st week in November, Tuesday-Saturday & Bank Holidays 10.00-16.30, Sundays 11.00-16.30

Additional Information:

http://www.eastanglianlife.org.uk