A   unique   experience   as   you   step   back   in   time.   The   mill   is   very   much   a heritage piece as you might expect of a Grade 1 listed building. While   some   historians   think   the   mill   was   built   around   1813,   a   map   from   1810 shows a windmill already on the site. The current mill tower was most likely built in 1844. What   is   certain   is   that   the   mill   was   worked   as   a   commercial   concern   by   the last     owners,     Dobsons,     until     the     1960s.     It     was     then     purchased     for preservation   by   the   County   Council   and   has   been   run   since   by   groups   of volunteers. The BLM Heritage Group is now custodian of the site.

Some of the many photographs we have in our collection of memorabilia in our Heritage Collection

Dobson’s Mill in Burgh le Marsh While   some   historians   think   the   mill   was   built   around 1813,    a    map    from    1810    shows    a    tower    windmill already   on   the   site,   this   particular   mill   tower   could possibly    be    the    one    described    as    ‘newly    built’    in 1850s! The   windmill   is   one   of   two   built   in   Burgh   in   the   mid- 19th   century.   The   other   mill   fell   into   disrepair   in   the 30s.    It    has    now    been    renovated    and    is    a    private residence. The miller’s of Burgh were: Before 1810 - c. 1840 Thomas Jessop c. 1840 - 1855 Agur (or Agar) Jessop     1856 - c. 1880 John Hewitt Jackson c. 1880 - c. 1885 Robert Barker c. 1885 - c. 1913 Mrs Susan Barker c. 1913 - 1930 Martin Barker     1930 - 1965 E Dobson & Sons The   windmill   is   preserved   as   a   heritage   site   and   gives a   clear   picture   of   a   windmill   at   work   in   the   early   20th century.

Burgh’s History in pictures In    the    Granary    building    on    the    windmill    site, there   is   a   fascinating   time-line   display   showing the   history   of   Burgh   le   Marsh   from   early   times up to the present. This is accessible by stair lift. Other historic sites of interest The   other   grade   1   listed   building   in   the   town   is the parish church. The   centre   of   the   village   is   a   conservation   area and    the    market    place    and    the    surrounding streets have changed very little in recent times. Another   focal   point   of   interest   is   Cock   Hill   (so called   because   it   is   believed   cock   fighting   was organised   there   in   the   past). This   is   a   preserved site   with   Roman   and   Anglo   Saxon   connections. A      series   of   pictures   in   the   wrought   iron   railings depict Burgh’s heritage. All   of   these   are   within   walking   distance   of   the mill   site.   There   is   ample   parking   on   our   site and it is free.