Windmills · North West England
The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall
In or near Hutton.
The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Becconsall Station · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall, the nearest railway station is Becconsall Station, located 2.6 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is PR26 9AX.
About
The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1163172). 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 BRETHERTON LIVERPOOL ROAD SD 42 SE 3/17 The Old Windmill, near Bank Hall 17.4.67 II Windmill, dated 1741, altered, now house. Brick covered with white painted render, wooden cap. Circular plan tapering in the height, 3 storeys; modern gableted door and windows, possibly in original openings; over door on north-west side a datestone inscribed 1741. Octagonal cap with projecting eaves and pitched apex, and on north-west side a cruciform iron plate for sails (missing); brick chimney at rear. Single-storey link addition on north side not included in item. Listing NGR: SD4622720798 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 184268 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall is a historic listed building located in Bretherton, Lancashire. Originally built in 1741, it has been altered and is now used as a house, showcasing its unique architectural features.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ribble Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall is a Grade II listed windmill located in North-West England. This structure exemplifies historical industrial architecture and is notable for its preservation status.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6809, -2.8156
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Bretherton
- Postcode
- PR26 9AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Ribble
- Nearest railway station
- Becconsall Station — 2.6 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26456743 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall?
- The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR26 9AX), in the parish of Bretherton.
- What is The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall?
- The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Becconsall Station, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR26 9AX.
- Is The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall a listed building?
- The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall is part of the Ribble Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall free to visit?
- Yes, The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Old Windmill Near Bank Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Becconsall Station, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR26 9AX.