Windmills · London
New River Head Windmill
New River Head Windmill — Windmill, dating to 1709.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Angel · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
New River Head Windmill is a historic windmill in London — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. Built or established in 1707, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. It sits within the Islington South and Finsbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Angel, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area EC1R.
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Place summary
New River Head Windmill is a historic windmill located in Islington, London, postcode EC1R. Established in 1707, it exemplifies Tudor-Stuart architecture. The site reflects the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5285, -0.1094
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1R 1XU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Established
- 1707
- Nearest railway station
- Angel — 0.5 km
- Official site
- qbcentre.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w99058199 (ODbL)
- commons: The remains of a windmill, New River Head (geograph 4299263).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New River Head Windmill?
- New River Head Windmill is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1R 1XU), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- When was New River Head Windmill built?
- Built or established in 1707.
- Is New River Head Windmill free to visit?
- Yes, New River Head Windmill is free to enter.
- How do I get to New River Head Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Angel, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1R 1XU.