Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStansted windmill

Stansted windmill

England
List entry 1002169
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Stansted windmill is a post mill located in Essex, dating to the eighteenth century. The structure exemplifies the post mill design, a wooden-framed type of windmill mounted on a central post that allows the entire body of the mill to rotate to face the wind. The mill represents an important survival of the vernacular industrial architecture characteristic of Essex, a county with a long tradition of windmill construction and grain milling. Though the specific details of its construction date and operational history require reference to the full heritage record, the mill remains a significant example of pre-industrial mechanical technology in the English landscape.

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, 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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