Site of post-medieval windmill, Clacton-on-Sea (EHER 2847)

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Site of wind mill.

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Grid reference	Centred TM 179 161 (130m by 95m) (2 map features)

Type and Period

WINDMILL (Late 18th century to Late 19th century - 1777 AD to 1900 AD)

Description

Site of wind mill. <1> On C and A map of 1777. <2> Post Mill. Said to have been moved from HER47548. Stood in Great Clacton immediately west of the former Bull Hill Farm on ground now occupied by an industrial estate.<3>

Sources

--- SEX20474 Monograph: Farries, K.. 1981-1988. Essex Windmills, Millers and Millwrights, Volumes 1 to 5.
<1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
<2> SEX1417 Map: Chapman, J. and Andre, P.. 1777. Map of the County of Essex (C&A map). Paper. sheet XV.

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Old SMR Number: TM11-013

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