Windmills · East of England
Great Chishill
In or near Little Chishill.
Great Chishill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
Andrew Pickess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Royston · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Chishill is a historic windmill in Cambridgeshire, London — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. It sits within the South Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Royston, about 6.4 km away. Postcode area SG8.
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Official information
Great Chishill Windmill is one of the few open trestle post mills in the UK, having been restored to preserve its historical significance. Visitors can explore the windmill during designated open days and enjoy light refreshments on certain dates.
Place summary
Great Chishill is a windmill located in the parish of Great and Little Chishill, Cambridgeshire, within the London region. Its historical significance contributes to the area's agricultural heritage. The windmill is a notable structure in this rural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0300, 0.0586
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Great and Little Chishill
- Postcode
- SG8 8SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Royston — 6.4 km
- Official site
- www.greatchishillwindmill.com
Sources
- osm: n81448406 (ODbL)
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Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
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Towns & cities · 1.7 km
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Forests & woodlands · 1.8 km
Heydon
Villages · 2.3 km
Newsells Park
Gardens · 3.1 km
Chrishall Common
Mountains & hills · 3.3 km
Chrishall Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.3 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Chishill?
- Great Chishill is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG8 8SD), in the parish of Great and Little Chishill.
- What is Great Chishill?
- Great Chishill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Chishill?
- The nearest railway station is Royston, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG8 8SD.
- Is Great Chishill free to visit?
- Yes, Great Chishill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Chishill?
- The nearest railway station is Royston, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG8 8SD.