High's Drainage Mill

This is one of the oldest drainage mills on the Halvergate Marshes. It dates from the 19th century and contains reused 18th century material.

The mill also had the names of Gilbert's Mill and Lubbock's Mill in the past.

High's Mill was relatively primitive compared to other drainage mills on the Halvergate Marshes. It had common sails that had to be set by hand (later mills often had patent sails, the type with vanes or shutters in them).

It also had no fantail, so the mill's cap had to be physically turned to the wind.

The mill tower is two-storeys tall, with one window on the upper floor. It drove a 12-foot diameter external scoopwheel.

You can view the mill from a public bridleway on the north side of The Fleet.

Location

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• Grid Ref: TG 457071
• Nearest postcode: none

Image of High's Mill