Key Words :- Windpump wind pump windmill land drainage Norfolk Broads

Viewing the Site :- Can be seen approx. 50m away from the public footpath between How Hill and Ludham Bridge

Address :- How Hill, Norfolk
Grid Ref :- TG 36458 17580
Co-ordinates :- Lat 52.704204 , Long 1.498585
Local Authority :- North Norfolk District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Norfolk
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1373415,
Site Condition :- Site disused - but otherwise substantially intact
Site Dates :- c.1870 - Unknown

Description and History of Site:-
The mill contains original machinery, including the brakewheel, windshaft, wallower, crownwheel and timber upright shaft. The sails are missing.
Also known as Horning Grove Mill and Carman's, Keable's and Tallowin's Mill after tenant farmers at Grove Farm

In 1981, Neave's Mill became the first Broads mills to be protected by fitting an aluminium cap.

Further Reading and References:-
https://millsarchive.org/mills/index/?which=2173

https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/article/43287/Neaves-Drainage-Mill

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