Windmill, Gunners Green, Aythorpe Roding (EHER 37194)

Late 18th century and later timber-framed post mill, the largest surviving example of its type in Essex.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Post mill without sails, in good condition. Site Assessment = Formerly SAM 82 but not now scheduled. <1> A weather boarded post mill with a brick round house. 'Now' undergoing complete restoration. Probably 18th to 19th century. <2> On Chapman and Andre map, 1777. <3> Two photos. <4> Restored 1975-82. Late 18th century with 19th century alterations. Probable date of about 1770. Modernised during its working life, incorporating most of the improvements in windmill development over that period. It last worked commercially in the early 1930s. By 1975 it was in need of major repair, completed in 1982 when it was restored to working order. There is a set of measured drawings and photographs by Hunt and Sancholls, 1967, in the NMR and additional information is held by ECC and ERO. <5> - <7> A post mill for the processing of cereals. Timber framed and weatherboarded on a brick-built roundhouse. Built circa 1770, it continued in use until 1935. In 1975 conservation work was carried out which was completed in 1982. The mill is now in full working order. Listed Grade II*. <8> - <10> Recorded by NRIM. Photographed. <11> Late 18th century and later timber-framed post mill, the largest surviving example of its type in Essex. <12> See also: <13> - <18>