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Post mill mound 150m north west of Brynards Hill Farm is a raised earthwork in Wiltshire that represents the foundation platform of a post mill, a type of windmill prevalent in medieval and early modern England. The mound itself survives as a substantial earthen platform, characteristic of post mills which required elevated positioning to catch wind effectively and to allow the entire timber superstructure to rotate upon a central post. Such mills were typically constructed from the 12th century onwards, with many examples remaining in use through the 17th and 18th centuries. This particular site provides evidence of the medieval and post-medieval agricultural technology and landscape management practices in the region.
Post mill mound 150m north west of Brynards Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018127. View the official record →
Post mill mound 150m north west of Brynards Hill Farm is a raised earthwork in Wiltshire that represents the foundation platform of a post mill, a type of windmill prevalent in medieval and early modern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018127.
Post mill mound 150m north west of Brynards Hill Farm 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 1018127.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Winterbourne Bassett mound (7.2 km), Richardson medieval settlement (8.3 km), Bowl barrow 300m south-east of Walker's Plantation (8.8 km).
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