Windmills · East of England
Stevington Windmill
In or near Stevington.
Stevington Windmill — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stevington Windmill, the nearest railway station is Bedford, located 5.8 km away. Entry to the windmill is free.
About
Stevington Windmill is a Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1310161). 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 STEVINGTON PARK ROAD SP 955E (West Side) 8/538 Stevington Windmill 7.5.52 - II* Post-mill dated 1770 on one of the crosstrees. Rebuilt 1921 and restored in 1951. Two-storey body, timber-framed with pitch pine weatherboarding. Gambrel corrugated iron roof. Four common sails (no longer covered). Internal machinery completely restored and in workable order. Roundhouse around base was probably added in C19, rubble with tile roof. This is the only complete windmill left in Bedfordshire and probably the last windmill in England to work with four common sails. (Beds C.C. - Stevington Windmill 1975). Listing NGR: SP9919452760 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 37283 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Stevington Windmill is an 18th-century postmill and the only complete windmill remaining in Bedfordshire. Although currently undergoing restoration and not accessible inside, visitors can view the windmill from the outside at any time.
Place summary
Stevington Windmill is a Grade II* listed windmill located in the West Midlands. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, representing a key aspect of the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1642, -0.5512
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Stevington
- Postcode
- MK43 7QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford — 5.8 km
- Opening
- Available to view from the outside any day of the week.
- Official site
- www.bedford.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17533129 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stevington Windmill?
- Stevington Windmill is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK43 7QZ), in the parish of Stevington.
- What is Stevington Windmill?
- Stevington Windmill — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stevington Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK43 7QZ.
- Is Stevington Windmill a listed building?
- Stevington Windmill is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Stevington Windmill free to visit?
- Yes, Stevington Windmill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stevington Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK43 7QZ.