Windmills · London
Downfield Windmill
Downfield Windmill — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Downfield Windmill is a Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1331761). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details In the entry for the following: TL 67 SW SOHAM WINDMILL CLOSE (South West Side) 9/46 Downfield Windmill (formerly listed as 1.12.51 Old Windmill Downfield under Fordham Road) the grade shall be upgraded to grade II* ----------------------------------------------------- TL 67 SW WINDMILL CLOSE (South West Side) 9/46 Downfield Windmill (formerly listed as 1.12.51 Old Windmill Downfield under Fordham Road) II Tower windmill originally a timber framed smock windmill built 1726 raised in 1860 and much rebuilt following a storm in 1889. Restored 1975 and now a working mill. Brick, tarred. Four storeys with capping rebuilt in metal sheeting but in original ogee shape. Renewed fantail and two sails. Most of the interior is of the C19, but there is some timber reused from the 1726 mill including part of the main shaft. Alderton and Booker: Batsford Guide to Industrial Archaeology of East Anglia. Downfield Windmill, Soham (published privately). Pevsner: Buildings of England, p.459. Listing NGR: TL6080771752 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 48889 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Downfield Windmill is a Grade II* listed windmill located in London. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, distinguishing it within the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3203, 0.3580
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Soham
- Postcode
- CB7 5BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Official site
- www.soham.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17543637 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downfield Windmill?
- Downfield Windmill is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 5BG), in the parish of Soham.
- Is Downfield Windmill a listed building?
- Downfield Windmill is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Downfield Windmill free to visit?
- Yes, Downfield Windmill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Downfield Windmill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 5BG. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.