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The Great Britain Guide

Windmills · South West England

East Knoyle Windmill

In or near Chicklade.

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East Knoyle Windmill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

East Knoyle Windmill - geograph.org.uk - 7979562

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Tisbury · 7.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit East Knoyle Windmill, the nearest railway station is Tisbury, which is 7.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SP3 6BL, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

East Knoyle Windmill is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1198303). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details EAST KNOYLE WINDMILL HILL ST 83 SE (east side) 8/70 Windmill 6.1.66 GV II Tower windmill. Probably c1800. Rubble stone with two decorative bands of ashlar, renewed tiled roof. Circular tapered tower on circular platform with steps up from ground level. Two opposing blocked doorways, the north one retains beaded stone architrave, louvred shutters inserted into former loading bays on east and west sides, four hipped dormers in roof with shutters. Said to have retained weatherboarded capping and sails up to c1930. (VCH, Wiltshire, Vol II, 1980) Listing NGR: ST8734731018 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 321176 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

East Knoyle Windmill is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. This windmill is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.

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Coordinates
51.0783, -2.1820
District
Wiltshire
Parish
East Knoyle
Postcode
SP3 6BL
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Tisbury7.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Knoyle Windmill?
East Knoyle Windmill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 6BL), in the parish of East Knoyle.
What is East Knoyle Windmill?
East Knoyle Windmill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to East Knoyle Windmill?
The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3 6BL.
Is East Knoyle Windmill a listed building?
East Knoyle Windmill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is East Knoyle Windmill a protected site?
Yes — East Knoyle Windmill is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is East Knoyle Windmill free to visit?
Yes, East Knoyle Windmill is free to enter.
How do I get to East Knoyle Windmill?
The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 6BL.