Windmills · South East England
Brill Windmill
In or near Dorton.
Brill Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haddenham and Thame Parkway · 9.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brill Windmill, the nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame Parkway, located 9.7 km away. Entry to the windmill is free.
About
Brill Windmill is a historic windmill in the West Midlands — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Mid Buckinghamshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame Parkway, about 9.7 km away. Postcode area HP18.
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Heritage listing
Details SP 61 SE BRILL WINDMILL STREET 6/66 Windmill 25.10.51 - II* Post mill. Late C17, dated RCE?68? IC on beam. Much repaired C20. Mill has timber frame with weatherboard cladding carried up over curved roof pitches. Circular base of C19 brick with conical slate roof, 2 wooden louvres and a board door. 4 sails, tail pole. Important landmark. RCHM I p. 66 Mon. 22. Listing NGR: SP6519814146 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 42447 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Brill Windmill is a historic post mill dating back to around 1680, located on a hill in Brill. Visitors can explore the mill's interior, which features original beams, a millstone, and various mechanisms, while enjoying scenic views from the top.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brill Windmill is a windmill located in Brill, in the West Midlands. It is situated within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The windmill is notable for its distinctive architecture and historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8221, -1.0555
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Brill
- Postcode
- HP18 9TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Nearest railway station
- Haddenham and Thame Parkway — 9.7 km
- Opening
- Sundays 12.30pm–3.30pm from Easter to the end of September
- Official site
- www.brillparishcouncil.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w151161077 (ODbL)
- commons: Brill windmill April 2017.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brill Windmill?
- Brill Windmill is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP18 9TQ), in the parish of Brill.
- What is Brill Windmill?
- Brill Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brill Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame Parkway, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP18 9TQ.
- Is Brill Windmill a listed building?
- Brill Windmill is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Brill Windmill a protected site?
- Yes — Brill Windmill is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Brill Windmill free to visit?
- Yes, Brill Windmill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brill Windmill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HP18 9TQ. It sits within the Mid Buckinghamshire parliamentary constituency.