Site of Boreham Windmill (EHER 47457)
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Summary
The site of Boreham Windmill, a post mill which stood on the north side of the earlier Colchester road 400 yards south west of the turning to Boreham. It was built in 1813, and fell in disuse in the 1880's. It stood until the 1930s.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7481 0976 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOREHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
The site of a post mill which stood on the north side of the earlier Colchester road 400 yards south west of the turning to Boreham. It was built in 1813, and fell in disuse in the 1880's. It stood until the 1930s, and the millers cottage still existed in 1942, but was cleared for road widening. The windmill is said to have had shuttered sails. <1>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 497744
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 NW 111