Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSaxtead Green windmill

Saxtead Green windmill

England
List entry 1006053
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Saxtead Green windmill is a post mill located in Suffolk, dating to 1796. The structure exemplifies the standard post mill design of the late eighteenth century, with a wooden body mounted on a substantial timber post that allows the entire mill to rotate to face the wind. The mill retains much of its original machinery and represents a well-preserved example of rural industrial architecture from the Georgian period. It remained in use for grinding grain into the twentieth century and is now in the care of English Heritage as a monument to Suffolk's milling heritage.

Saxtead Green windmill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006053. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Saxtead Green windmill?

Saxtead Green windmill is a post mill located in Suffolk, dating to 1796. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006053.

Who is responsible for protecting Saxtead Green windmill?

Saxtead Green windmill 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 1006053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Saxtead Green windmill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Folly Farm (5.9 km), Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place (6 km), Letheringham Priory and remains of 17th century walled garden (6 km).

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