Berkswell Windmill
also known as Balsall Heath Mill
Balsall Common, Warwickshire
This mill was built in 1826, on the site of a
postmill.
Said to be a typical Warwickshire brick tower
mill, it has a circular plan over 3 floors, boat-shaped cap and
endless-chain winding.
It has sails and all its internal machinery and
tools for making flour and animal feed. Worked by wind until 1927, by engine
until 1948, then fell into a poor condition before being restored from 1973 to
1975. It is open on some dates, see below with entry proceeds going to the
maintenance of the mill.
When we visited
When we visited, we managed to get quite a few
reasonable photos, but there are quite lot of trees and obstacles around. It was
some time ago that I visited this one and didn't make any notes at the time,
from memory, I think it is in the garden of a house but you can take the photo
on the left above over the gate to the house and the above right from the road,
but as you can see there is a hedge in the way. I didn't go when it was open.
Further information Grid
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Location: |
Berkswell Windmill, Balsall Common, Warwickshire
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Ceremonial County: |
Warwickshire |
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Grid Reference: |
SP 249759
OS
Sheet - 139 |
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OS
SP249759
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jmcgarry@solihull.gov.uk |
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windmillworld
mills open
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Classification: |
Windmill |
Date Updated: 05/2008 |
Planning Grid
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Location: |
Berkswell windmill, Balsall Common, Warwickshire |
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Grid Reference: |
SP 249759.
OS
Sheet - 139. |
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Getting there: |
Just off
A452, between Birmingham Airport and Kenilworth, on the south east side of
the village of Balsall Common. |
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Address: |
Windmill Lane
Balsall Common
West Midlands
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Postcode: |
CV7 7GY |
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Telephone: |
Jeanette
McGarry -
01676
530085 |
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Opening times: |
Easter
Monday and 1st Saturday of every month May to October, plus National Mills
Saturday, 12.00–16.00. |
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Charges: |
Adults £2.00;
Concessions £1-50; Children (under 12) 50p |
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CIN Page Ref: |
berkswell |
Date Updated: 05/08 |
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