Site of post-medieval windmill at Mill House (EHER 1323)
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Summary
The site of a post-medieval smock mill, demolished about 1906.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 640 275 (8m by 8m) Polygon derived from OS historic maps. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LINDSELL, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
"Prominent. Part of garden enclosure. Mill demolished about 1906". <1> <2>
Examination of aerial pictures reveals the presence of a feature south-west of the house. Appears to be approximately right size for a smock mill base and have octagonal sides. This may be the cap or possibly the base of the mill itself. <3>
See also: <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. 1977.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL62NW(?).
- <3> SEX70051 DESC TEXT: Essex County Council. 2011. Windmills in Essex: Comparative Survey of Modern & industrial Sites and Monuments.
- <4> SEX70403 DESC TEXT: Field Archaeology Unit (Essex County Council). 1999. The Mill House, Priors Hall Road, Lindsell, Essex.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62-084