Windmills · South West England
Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565
In or near Kingskerswell.
Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565 — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Torre · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Windmill Tower to the North East of the Shire, the nearest railway station is Torre, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TQ2 7PD, and entry to the site is free.
About
Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565 is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1207688). 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 TORQUAY SX9065 AUDLEY AVENUE 885-1/10/464 Windmill tower to north-east of The Shire at SX 9091 6565 II Windmill tower. Probably late C17. Slatestone and sandstone rubble; parapet rebuilt in mid C20 brick. Circular on plan with splayed reveals to north and south; segmental-arched windows, and north-east doorway with voussoirs to arch. One of a group of former windmills describing an arc to the north of Torbay. A lease of 1673 refers to the building of a mill with two stones. (White JT: The History of Torquay: 1878-: P.103). Listing NGR: SX9091065650 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 390469 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Windmill Tower to North East of the Shire at SX 9091 6565 is a Grade II listed windmill located in the unparished area of Torbay, South-West England. It exemplifies the region's historical architecture and stands as a notable landmark within the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4805, -3.5389
- District
- Torbay
- Parish
- Torbay, unparished area
- Postcode
- TQ2 7PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torbay
- Nearest railway station
- Torre — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26502826 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565?
- Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565 is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ2 7PD), in the parish of Torbay, unparished area.
- What is Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565?
- Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565 — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565?
- The nearest railway station is Torre, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ2 7PD.
- Is Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565 a listed building?
- Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565 free to visit?
- Yes, Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Windmill Tower To North East Of The Shire At Sx 9091 6565?
- The nearest railway station is Torre, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ2 7PD.