Swim Coots Mill, Catfield
Windmill in Catfield, Norfolk, England
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Swim Coots Mill is a tower mill at Catfield, Norfolk, England which has been conserved with some machinery remaining.
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| Mill name | Swim Coots Mill |
| Mill location | TG 4113 2122 |
| Coordinates | 52°44′05″N 1°34′13″E |
| Operator | Private |
| Year built | Early 18th century |
| Information | |
| Purpose | Drainage mill and grist mill |
| Type | Tower mill |
| Storeys | Two storeys |
| No. of sails | Four sails |
| Type of sails | Double Patent sails |
| Winding | Fantail |
| Fantail blades | Six blades |
| No. of pairs of millstones | One pair |
| Type of pump | Scoopwheel |
| Scoopwheel diameter | 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 m) |
History
Swim Coots Mill was built in the early nineteenth century. It was marked on the 1838 Ordnance Survey map. The mill was working until at least the 1930s[1] but was derelict by 1978.[2] The mill has since been conserved, with the tower roofed over.[1]
Description
Swim Coots mill is a two storey tower mill which formerly had a boat shaped cap winded by a fantail. It had four double Patent sails. The tower is 15 feet (4.57 m) diameter at the base and 19 feet (5.79 m) high to curb level. It drove a 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 m) diameter scoopwheel housed internally. The mill also drove a single pair of millstones.[2]