Wainford Mill
River Waveney


Tailrace 11th April 2004
Tailrace 11th April 2004

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A cornmill was recorded here in 1885 but has long since disappeared.

The site is now occupied by a maltings.


Wainford lock c.1920
Wainford lock c.1920

c.1965
c.1965

Wainford Mill site buildings 11th April 2004
Wainford Mill site buildings 11th April 2004

During the American War of Independance 1775-1783 Bungay, Ellingham and Wainford mills produced flour for export to America.

Wainford Mill site May 1969
Wainford Mill site May 1969

Surrounding buildings May 1969 Bypass weir May 1969
Surrounding buildings May 1969
Bypass weir May 1969

1444: A crowd of some 500 persons, mainly from Bungay, gathered and demolished the sluices of Ellingham Mill. One of the leaders was John de Martlesham of Wainford Mill

O.S. Map 2005
O.S. Map 2005
Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey

1444: John de Martlesham, miller

White's 1883: Thomas Moore, farmer, miller & merchant; also Broome towermill



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