c. 1880

Scole Towermill

Scole Towermill was built of tarred red brick in 1799.

The tower had two doors on opposite sides showing that the mill was built with common sails.

1st June 1971


Edward Woodrow, who had moved from Billingford towermill, took over the mill in 1875 before leaving to take over at Horsford towermill in 1883.

His son, Charles Edward Woodrow, became the owner and miller at Lakenham Peafield towermill.

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