Cranfield Mill, also known locally as the Cranfields Flour Mill, was a prominent industrial landmark on the Ipswich waterfront in Suffolk. The original mill was established in the 19th century and became one of the town’s major producers of flour, reflecting Ipswich’s important role in the agricultural and maritime economy of East Anglia. Operated by Cranfield Brothers Ltd, the mill processed grain brought in by ship via the River Orwell and distributed flour both locally and beyond. It stood as a symbol of Ipswich’s thriving port and industrial capability during the Victorian and early 20th-century periods.

In the early 2000s, the original Cranfield Mill site underwent a major redevelopment as part of a broader plan to regenerate the Ipswich waterfront. The mill was demolished to make way for a striking, modern high-rise apartment complex named The Mill intended to blend residential and commercial space.

Today, the new Cranfield Mill building is part of a revitalised waterfront area that blends Ipswich’s industrial past with its contemporary aspirations, standing as a symbol of both the town’s heritage and its ongoing transformation.