Clippesby Mill is a Grade II listed tower mill in Ashby, Norfolk, United Kingdom. A drainage mill, it was converted to a basic weekend retreat in 1958, retaining most of its machinery.
History It is not known when Clippesby Mill was built. Evidence shows that the mill was originally a three storey mill. It was later raised by , possibly in 1841 as a brick in the mill has this date carved into it.
The mill was converted to holiday accommodation in 1958, at a basic level. The mill was struck by lightning in 1978 and the remains of the stocks were subsequently removed. The mill was listed Grade II on 4 December 1987.
Description Clippesby Mill is a four story tower mill. The tower is tall and outside diameter at the base. The walls are thick at ground floor level. The tower is diameter at the top. The mill has a boat shape cap with petticoat and gallery. Four Patent sails were carried on a cast iron windshaft. The mill was winded by a fantail. The windshaft carries a wooden clasp arm brake wheel. This drives a cast iron wallower at the top of the upright shaft, which is of pine. A crown wheel is at the bottom of the upright shaft. This drove the pit wheel, drive shaft and scoopwheel.
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