Thaxted Windmill
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Also known as
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John Webb's windmill
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Lowe's Mill
Thaxsted, Essex
A fully restored Grade II* listed Tower windmill, capable of grinding corn
into flour. On the ground and first floors there is a rural museum containing
agricultural artefacts.
Completed in 1804 by John Webb, a local farmer and landowner. The windmill
was constructed to satisfy the increasing demand for flour both locally and in
London. It was constructed using local materials, the bricks being made and
fired less than half a mile away at a quarry in the Chelmer Valley also owned by
John Webb.
Stephen
McKay
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Further information Grid
Planning Grid
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Location: |
Thaxted Windmill,
Thaxted, Essex |
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Grid Reference: |
TL 609309 |
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Getting there: |
Just to west of Thaxted.
Mill Row,
Thaxted, About 6 miles south west of Saffron Walden and 5 miles from Dunmow. |
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Access: |
Appears to have paths
to it from several directions and be on a footpath. |
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Parking: |
Not known |
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Facilities: |
Thaxted town nearby |
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Things To Do,
See and Photograph: |
Windmill in fields
uncluttered, offers photo opportunities. |
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Telephone: |
Enquiries - Len Farren Tel - 01371 830285 |
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Opening times: |
Easter to
September
Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays, 14.00 - 18.00.
Parties by
prior arrangement.
National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday 14.00 - 17.00 and Sunday 14.00 - 17.00 |
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Charges: |
Entry is free but
donations are welcomed. |
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Photo Restrictions: |
None from public paths |
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CIN Page Ref: |
thaxted |
Date Updated: 04/2008 |
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