Gosfield Hall, Horse Gin Approximately 20 Metres North West Of North West Corner Of Hall

The Horse Gin at Gosfield Hall, built in the 19th century, is located approximately 20 meters northwest of the northwest corner of the Hall. It features a timber frame set on a 2-foot red brick plinth and is topped with a hipped octagonal red tiled roof that has lead ridging. The wall framing includes V bracing to the uprights, and the roof is supported by a king post with a moulded capital. The main shaft is a vertical octagonal wooden structure, with down braces leading to the wheel shafts. There are iron braces for four timber harness shafts, and a complete harness loop with chains. Inside a low brick protection wall is the driving wheel, which includes cogs and pins. The shaft extends underground to an adjacent well.