Windmills
There existed two red-brick windmills in East Bridgford, one at the northern and one at the southern end of the village. These are called Kneeton Hills Mill and Stokes' Mill respectively. Some recent photographs of these windmills can be seen. Both have been converted into residential properties.
Kneeton Hills Mill has a datestone of 1841, although cartographic evidence suggests that it was built during the latter half of the 18th century. The windmill originally had four sails on a four-storey tower. The tower was extended by two storeys c. 1841 and fitted with six sails. The mill became disused about 1891.
Stokes' Mill was built c. 1828, with four double-shuttered patent sails on a six-storey tower. It ceased working c. 1912, the sails were struck by lightning in 1928, and the cap, machinery and second-floor gallery were removed c. 1940. The tower is 58 feet high.
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