Windmills · South Wales
Old Windmill, Rogiet
In or near Caerwent.
Old Windmill, Rogiet — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Old Windmill in Rogiet is located at postcode NP26 3UH, with the nearest railway station being Severn Tunnel Junction, approximately 1 km away. Entry to the windmill is free.
About
Old Windmill, Rogiet is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 15937). 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
Reason for designation: Listed in spite of incomplete survival for early date and as only one in Monmouthshire of SW group of small tower mills. History: Windmill tower probably built c 1500. Earliest reference in lease of 1526. No evidence when disused; probably used as watch tower in C18. Appears as round building in survey of 1746 and referred to as old mill on Ordnance Survey map 1830. Now ruined with W and S sides substantially masked by vegetation. Exterior: Of small scale rubble. Walls c 1m thick taper slightly and are offset below present wall head. Three original openings, possibly 4. Former narrow stairs to upper floor S. Doorway SW with rubble jambs, possibly a window above it. Opposite is a second opening probably a window with doorway above; heads of both broken. Intact slit window upper floor S. Interior: 3 tiers of beam slots. Slots also indicate stairs from ground to first floor and plaster line indicates former continuation to top floor. Diameter suggests one pair of millstones. Location: Situated on hill N of village at the S edge of higher ground rising from the levels, immediately N of the M4 motorway.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Windmill is a Grade II listed windmill located in Rogiet, South Wales. Notable for its historical significance, it reflects the region's agricultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5905, -2.7878
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Rogiet
- Postcode
- NP26 3UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29493638 (CC0)
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Church of St Mary, Rogiet
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Windmill, Rogiet?
- Old Windmill, Rogiet is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP26 3UH), in the parish of Rogiet.
- What is Old Windmill, Rogiet?
- Old Windmill, Rogiet — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Windmill, Rogiet?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP26 3UH.
- Is Old Windmill, Rogiet a listed building?
- Old Windmill, Rogiet is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Old Windmill, Rogiet a protected site?
- Yes — Old Windmill, Rogiet is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Old Windmill, Rogiet free to visit?
- Yes, Old Windmill, Rogiet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Windmill, Rogiet?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP26 3UH.