Site of post-medieval windmill, Haseley Mill, Hazeleigh (EHER 7855)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a windmill shown on the Chapman and Andre map of 1777 and first recorded in around 1724. It is described as a corn mill on the 1st edition OS map but is no longer extant on the 2nd edition. It was blown down in 1892.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8214 0381 (72m by 82m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOODHAM MORTIMER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- WINDMILL (Early 18th century to Late 19th century - 1724 AD (pre) to 1892 AD (throughout))
- CORN MILL (Early 18th century to Late 19th century - 1724 AD (pre) to 1892 AD (throughout))
- POST MILL ROUNDHOUSE (Late 18th century - 1779 AD to 1779 AD)
- HORSE ENGINE HOUSE (Late 18th century - 1779 AD to 1779 AD)
- GRINDSTONE? (Late 18th century - 1779 AD to 1779 AD)
Description
Site of windmill. A windmill symbol is shown here on the Chapman and Andre map of 1777. <1> <2> <3>
It is shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map which describes it as a corn mill. It is not shown on the 2nd edition. <4> <5>
The windmill was first recorded in around 1724. In 1779 it had a timber-framed and thatched roundhouse, two pairs of stones, a flour dresser, and an adjoining horse mill. It was blown down in 1892. <6> via <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX1417 Map: Chapman, J. and Andre, P.. 1777. Map of the County of Essex (C&A map). Paper. Sheet XVIII.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL80SW(M).
- <4> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560.
- <5> SEX54044 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. OS 2nd Edition 6 inch map. 1;10,560.
- <6> SEX20474 Monograph: Farries, K.. 1981-1988. Essex Windmills, Millers and Millwrights, Volumes 1 to 5. Volume IV, pp.44-45.
- <7> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80-042