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Pakenham Tower Mill, near to Ixworth, Suffolk, Great Britain. Pakenham Mill was built in 1831, Clement Goodrich was the miller in 1846, when he took on an apprentice. The mill came into the ownership of the Bryant family in 1885. A steam engine was used as auxiliary power, in 1947 the mill was nearly tail-winded. The mill was restored in 1950, with a new weatherbeam fitted by Amos Clarke, the Ipswich millwright. At this time the swing-pot neck bearing from Buxhall mill was installed. A second-hand stock from Thurston post mill was fitted at this time and a gallery constructed around the cap. The gallery was based on that at Wendover mill, Buckinghamshire. New sails were also fitted. Further restoration took place in 1961, aided by grants from Suffolk County Council, the Ministry of Works. The work was conditional on the Bryant family continuing to work the mill. The restoration work was carried out by R Thompson & Sons Ltd, millwrights of Alford, Lincolnshire. The copper covered cap was rebuilt and clad in aluminium for maintenance reasons. A new stock and two new sails were made, and the fantail rebuilt. The mill was struck by lightning in June 1971, a stock being split and a sail damaged. The sack chain saved the mill from being burnt down by giving a route for the lightning to earth. When the mill was repaired a lightning conductor was added. The most recent restoration of Pakenham windmill was completed in May 2000. The �60,000 cost of the work was 80% funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The work was carried out by Thompson's of Alford. Pakenham is unusual in having both a working water and windmill, although the windmill isn't producing flour activly like the watermill.
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Pakenham Tower Mill, near to Ixworth, Suffolk, Great Britain. Pakenham Mill was built in 1831, Clement Goodrich was the miller in 1846, when he took on an apprentice. The mill came into the ownership of the Bryant family in 1885. A steam engine was used as auxiliary power, in 1947 the mill was nearly tail-winded. The mill was restored in 1950, with a new weatherbeam fitted by Amos Clarke, the Ipswich millwright. At this time the swing-pot neck bearing from Buxhall mill was installed. A second-hand stock from Thurston post mill was fitted at this time and a gallery constructed around the cap. The gallery was based on that at Wendover mill, Buckinghamshire. New sails were also fitted. Further restoration took place in 1961, aided by grants from Suffolk County Council, the Ministry of Works. The work was conditional on the Bryant family continuing to work the mill. The restoration work was carried out by R Thompson & Sons Ltd, millwrights of Alford, Lincolnshire. The copper covered cap was rebuilt and clad in aluminium for maintenance reasons. A new stock and two new sails were made, and the fantail rebuilt. The mill was struck by lightning in June 1971, a stock being split and a sail damaged. The sack chain saved the mill from being burnt down by giving a route for the lightning to earth. When the mill was repaired a lightning conductor was added. The most recent restoration of Pakenham windmill was completed in May 2000. The �60,000 cost of the work was 80% funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The work was carried out by Thompson's of Alford. Pakenham is unusual in having both a working water and windmill, although the windmill isn't producing flour activly like the watermill.
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Octagonal house near Ixworth This pretty little house is situated on the western side of Thetford Road, north west of Ixworth village centre.
Entering Ixworth Entering Ixworth on the Thetford Road Ixworth, Suffolk.
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Former Augustinian Priory Former Augustinian priory now a private house Ixworth, Suffolk.
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May Barn, Ixworth

May Barn, Ixworth

3 out of 5
May Barn 8A Thetford Road Ixworth Bury St Edmunds England
The price is NZ$971 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
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Stay at this cottage in Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pakenham Watermill and Bardwell Windmill are located nearby.
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Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Bury Road Newmarket England
The price is NZ$365 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$365
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (709 reviews)
Staff very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Very clean room with extra touches. Restaurant food was excellent with great service. Facilities were great. Overall a wonderful experience and would highly recommend it. We will be returning.

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Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
All Saints Resort

All Saints Resort

4 out of 5
Fornham St Genevieve Bury St Edmunds England
The price is NZ$248 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$248
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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8.8/10 Excellent! (436 reviews)
Nice room staff were amazing

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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May Barn, Ixworth

May Barn, Ixworth

3 out of 5
May Barn 8A Thetford Road Ixworth Bury St Edmunds England
Stay at this cottage in Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pakenham Watermill and Bardwell Windmill are located nearby.
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The White Horse Inn

The White Horse Inn

4 out of 5
Norwich Road (Main A140) Eye England
Stay at this apartment in Eye. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and EmZo are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
Clean room, food absolutely lovely. Staff great. Bar well stocked

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The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden

The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden

East Harling
Stay at this cottage in Norwich. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker, air conditioning and a hot tub. Popular attractions The English Whisky Co. and Snetterton Race ...
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The Lodge has everything you need for a peaceful getaway. It’s modern and comfortable and overlooks fields so completely private with hot tub, fire pit and bbq all ready to use The Nags Head pub does good food and is walking distance. Our Host David is lovely and put up a Happy Birthday Banner for ...

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Ickworth House

You can browse the exhibits at Ickworth House, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Ickworth. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Bury St Edmunds Abbey

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at Bury St Edmunds Abbey. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Abbey Gardens

After visiting Abbey Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Abbey Gardens

The Apex

Enjoy a performance at The Apex, a theatre with a story to tell in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

The Apex

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Theatre Royal

Enjoy a show at Theatre Royal, a popular theatre in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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