Bourne Mill

England
List entry 1002188
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bourne Mill is a 16th-century water mill situated near Colchester in Essex. The structure was built in 1591 and retains much of its original fabric, including its brick construction and timber framing characteristic of the period. The mill is powered by a water wheel fed from a nearby pond and represents an important example of Tudor-period industrial architecture. It remains a significant monument to the milling practices and engineering techniques of Elizabethan Essex, and is now in the care of the National Trust.

Bourne Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002188. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bourne Mill?

Bourne Mill is a 16th-century water mill situated near Colchester in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002188.

Who is responsible for protecting Bourne Mill?

Bourne Mill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002188.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bourne Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Berechurch Dyke: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum (2.8 km), Tumulus NW of East Donyland Hall (3.4 km), Kidman's Dyke in Walk Wood: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum (4.2 km).

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