Saham Toney tower mill was a five storey brick mill with a Norfolk boat shaped cap and patent sails, built in 1826 as borne out by its original datestone J&SB 1826. A second datestone was added later Rebuilt 1960 EG&ME Twining. When the mill was converted to a private dwelling, the cap was replaced by castellated brickwork and the tower was given an off white pebble dash finish. By 1981 single storey rooms had been added around the base of the tower.

One of the bridge trees was marked C. RIX. DEREHAM, which indicates it was cast between 1892 and 1904. This bridge tree was later fitted to Caston towernmill.

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WATTON 883474
Self-contained Bung./annexe
Offers around £110,000
Saham Toney: Early 19th-century Tower Mill conversion with adjoining stable block/bungalow. Annexe, 3 receps., 4 beds. Bung.: Lounge, sun lounge, kit./diner, bedroom, en suite bathroom, sep. w.c. dble. garage and workshops.
Eastern Daily Press - 22nd July 1983

1810: ? Wier, millwright

1826: Mill built

1926: One pair of sails remaining

1960: Mill converted to residential accommodation for E. G. & M. E. Twining

c.1980: Single storey accommodation block built against mill tower

July 1983: Mill advertised for sale at guide price of £110,000

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