Windmills · North East England

Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street

In or near Whickham.

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Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Chase Park, Whickham - geograph.org.uk - 2728534 — Alex McGregor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: MetroCentre · 1.8 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Windmill in King Georges Field, you can take the train to MetroCentre station, which is 1.8 km away. The postcode for the location is NE16 4RX. Entry is free.

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Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1299676). 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 NZ 2161 SE WHICKHAM FRONT STREET (south side) 17/134 - Windmill in King George's Field (Chase park) 180 metres south of street GV II Windmill. Circa 1720. Coursed squared sandstone, no roof visible. Slightly tapered tower. Chamfered stone lintels and irregular-block jambs to north and south doors with added date 1567 on lintel. Plain stone surrounds composed of 4 irregular slabs to small windows at different levels and on all 4 sides. Renewed stone upper courses appear to be C20 and are straighter than the slightly sloped lower part. All window and door openings blocked with sandstone rubble; also blocked holes for beams at second floor level. Mound surrounds mill to height of 5ft from ground level. Historical note: 1806 newspaper advertisement for remainder of 99-year lease suggests 1720 date. Listing NGR: NZ2101661074 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 303898 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Windmill in King Georges Field, located 180 metres south of Street in the Scottish Lowlands, is a Grade II listed building. Situated in the unparished area of Gateshead, it represents a notable example of its type in the region.

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Coordinates: 54.9439, -1.6735
District: Gateshead
Parish: Gateshead, unparished area
Postcode: NE16 4RX
Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham
Nearest railway station: MetroCentre — 1.8 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26587050 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street?: Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE16 4RX), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
What is Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street?: Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street?: The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE16 4RX.
Is Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street a listed building?: Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street free to visit?: Yes, Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street is free to enter.
How do I get to Windmill In King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South Of Street?: The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE16 4RX.