Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStansted windmill

Stansted windmill

England
List entry 1002169
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stansted windmill is a post mill located in Essex, England, dating to the eighteenth century. The structure represents a significant example of vernacular industrial architecture from the Georgian period, utilising the post mill design which allowed the entire body of the mill to rotate on a central post to catch the wind. The mill stood as an important processing facility for the local agricultural community, grinding grain into flour and meal for domestic and commercial purposes. Though no longer in use as a working mill, it remains an important record of Essex's agricultural heritage and the technological methods employed in rural grain processing during the early modern period.

Stansted windmill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002169. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stansted windmill?

Stansted windmill is a post mill located in Essex, England, dating to the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002169.

Who is responsible for protecting Stansted windmill?

Stansted 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 1002169.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stansted windmill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Waytemore Castle: a motte and bailey castle immediately south of the River Stort (3.8 km), Portingbury Hills (4.9 km), Old Rectory moated site, Glebe House (4.9 km).

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