Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPost mill at Church Hills

Post mill at Church Hills

England
List entry 1018126
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Post mill at Church Hills is a post mill structure located in Wiltshire, England. The monument represents a significant example of early mill engineering, with the post mill form being characteristic of medieval and early modern grain milling technology. Post mills of this type typically feature a wooden superstructure mounted upon a substantial wooden post or trestle, allowing the entire building to rotate to face into the wind. The Church Hills example contributes to the archaeological record of Wiltshire's industrial heritage and rural economy.

Post mill at Church Hills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018126. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Post mill at Church Hills?

Post mill at Church Hills is a post mill structure located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018126.

Who is responsible for protecting Post mill at Church Hills?

Post mill at Church Hills 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 1018126.

What other scheduled monuments are near Post mill at Church Hills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bincknoll Camp (4.8 km), Romano-British villa complex 330m north west of Queen Court Farm (5.5 km), Medieval settlement, moat and fishponds at Woodhill Park Farm (6.5 km).

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