Site of post-medieval windmill, West side of Asheldham (EHER 12166)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a windmill at Cripplegate, known from photographs and local knowledge. After the sails became defunct, a steam engine was installed next to the mill and the mill stones were driven by this via a belt drive.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9610 0110 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHMINSTER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Site of a windmill at Cripplegate. Several photos exist and it is well remembered by locals. After the sails became defunct, a steam engine was installed next to the mill and the mill stones were driven by this via a belt drive. <1> <2>
It is not shown on the Chapman and Andre map. <3>
NRHE data transfer:
Site of windmill at Cripplegate (VP). <4>
See also <5>.
Sources
- <1> SEX393 DESC TEXT: Bruce, K.J.. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL90SE(M).
- <3> SEX1417 Map: Chapman, J. and Andre, P.. 1777. Map of the County of Essex (C&A map). Paper. Sheet XIX.
- <4> SEX75710 Report: ECC. Essex Planning Department. Essex Co Planning Dept No 61.
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF002819.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL90-061
- NRHE identifier: 923469
- National Monuments Record: TL 90 SE 20