Acle
Marsh Farm
drainage pump




c.1890
Acle Marsh Farm mill in foreground with Stokesby mill behind c.1890

Acle Marsh Farm drainage mill was built with common sails and was turned to wind using a tailpole. The mill had ceased working by 1905, although the adjacent steam mill continued pumping until the 1930s. It is believed the site was owned by Lord Calthorpe.


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