Windmills · East of England
Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House
In or near Swaffham Prior.
Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Waterbeach · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House is located in East Cambridgeshire, postcode CB25 0JZ. The nearest railway station is Waterbeach, which is 7.2 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House is a Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1165568). 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 The entry for:- TL 5664 13/186 19.8.1959 SWAFFHAM PRIOR MILL HILL (West Side) Windmill, to rear of the Mill House (formerly listed as Smock Mill) GV II Shall be replaced by:- TL5764 169/13/186 19.8.59 SWAFFHAM PRIOR MILL HILL Windmill, to the rear of the Mill House GV II* Tower windmill. 1864, restored late C20. Clunch faced with brick and tarred. Three stages with plank stable door at ground floor and with glazing bar casements decreasing in size as they rise. Mill topped with revolving ogee cap with four sails and a fantail. INTERIOR retains original floors and staircases. It also retains all its original internal milling machinery including two pairs of grinding stones. A very complete example of a tower mill of the period. Source: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Cambridgeshire North East, 1972, Page 127. Listing NGR: TL5722764230 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 49409 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Devil's Dyke SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House, is a Grade II* listed building located in London. This structure exemplifies historical significance and architectural interest, distinguishing it within the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2538, 0.3020
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Swaffham Prior
- Postcode
- CB25 0JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Waterbeach — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17543579 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House?
- Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB25 0JZ), in the parish of Swaffham Prior.
- What is Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House?
- Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House?
- The nearest railway station is Waterbeach, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB25 0JZ.
- Is Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House a listed building?
- Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House a protected site?
- Yes — Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House is part of the Devil's Dyke SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House free to visit?
- Yes, Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Windmill, To Rear Of The Mill House?
- The nearest railway station is Waterbeach, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB25 0JZ.