Windmills · North West England
Ravensmoor Windmill
In or near Aston juxta Mondrum.
Ravensmoor Windmill — a Grade II*-listed windmill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Peter McDermott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nantwich · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ravensmoor Windmill, the nearest railway station is Nantwich, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CW5 8LW, and entry is free.
About
Ravensmoor Windmill is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Burland Windmill is a former windmill located to the south of Wrexham Road (A534) between the villages of Acton and Burland, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. The structure dates from the early 19th century, and is constructed in red brick. It consists of a circular tapering tower with a boarded roof. The original roof and sails are no longer present, and water pumping mechanism has been installed on the roof.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Burland Windmill is a former windmill located to the south of Wrexham Road (A534) between the villages of Acton and Burland, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. The structure dates from the early 19th century, and is constructed in red brick. It consists of a circular tapering tower with a boarded roof. The original roof and sails are no longer present, and water pumping mechanism has been installed on the roof. There are windows on three levels, some of which are blocked.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.0736, -2.5640
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Burland and Acton
- Postcode
- CW5 8LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Nantwich — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7296539 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ravensmoor Windmill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ravensmoor Windmill?
- Ravensmoor Windmill is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW5 8LW), in the parish of Burland and Acton.
- What is Ravensmoor Windmill?
- Ravensmoor Windmill — a Grade II*-listed windmill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ravensmoor Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Nantwich, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW5 8LW.
- Is Ravensmoor Windmill a listed building?
- Ravensmoor Windmill is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Ravensmoor Windmill free to visit?
- Yes, Ravensmoor Windmill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ravensmoor Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Nantwich, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW5 8LW.