Cleadon Mill - CRW_8367

Cleadon Mill remains. This dates from the 1820's and in its working days would have resembled the restored windmill at Fulwell. The mill is built on the highest part of Cleadon Hills on a slight artificial mound, presumably constructed to allow the mill to catch a little extra wind. The building incorporates a stone reefing stage, again similar to the mill at Fulwell, a feature that was peculiar to windmills in the area. As the dates of construction are similar, it would be fair to assume that both windmills were erected by the same builder, a Mr. Allison. The mill was severely damaged in a storm some time during the 1870's.