The Tower [Dexter’s] Windmill

 Stamford road, Easton-on-the-Hill

In brief:

Built in 1760.

1826 Tragic Accident.

Bake house added in 1878.

The last set of sails made from pitched pine were made in Holland.

The Mill closed in 1900.

It was bought in 1920 gutted and the pieces sold in Lots.

A traction engine was used to pull the top and sails down.

The sails were purchased by the village undertaker and wheelwright Russell Bradbury. This timber was cut to size at Burley sawmill to make farm waggons and trucks.

Tragedy at the Windmill 8^th March 1826

Warning Graphic- Verbatim Report from the Lincoln, Rutland and Stamford Mercury:

“A young woman named Stancer, about 20 years of age, the daughter of a labourer at Easton, near this place, was killed on Wednesday se’nnight, in consequence of passing under the sails of Mr Dexter’s mill there. The poor girl was going to the mill, and was cautioned to avoid the danger, but walked into a situation, where her brains were dashed out in an instant. - Verdict of the coroner’s inquest, accidental death.”

Old Pictures

These two pictures were taken by Curate Percy Hooson of All Saints Stamford some years before he became Rector at Easton on the Hill, about 1895.

Artwork Artist unknown. Titled: Easton old mill an impression

Inscription on the back states: Painted by Stamford High School Mistress about 1921 and given to Miss E.Jackson.

The original is displayed in the N.T. Priest’s House.