Windmills · London
Northfield Windmill
Northfield Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Soham · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Northfield Windmill is a historic windmill in Cambridgeshire, London — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Soham, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area CB7.
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Heritage listing
Details In the entry for: TL 57 NE 4/77 SOHAM THE SHADES Northfield Windmill II The address shall be amended to read: THE SHADES Northfield Windmill The grade shall be amended to: Grade II* (star) ------------------------------------ TL 57 NE 4/77 SOHAM THE SHADES Northfield Windmill II Originally a smock windmill, early C18, used for drainage, moved to its present site in C19 and raised on brick plinth. Now a three storey cornmill. Timber framed with weatherboarding and with ogee shaped wood capping with ball finial. Original sails and fantail. Inside, much of the machinery is intact, including the windshaft, wallower and main shaft. The great spur wheel on the ground floor drives two grinding stones on the stone floor. Listing NGR: TL5871675093 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 48884 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Northfield Windmill is a historic windmill located in Soham, Cambridgeshire, within the London region. It is notable for its traditional design and serves as a local landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3510, 0.3289
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Soham
- Postcode
- CB7 5DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Soham — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: n2327359702 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northfield Windmill?
- Northfield Windmill is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 5DE), in the parish of Soham.
- Is Northfield Windmill a listed building?
- Northfield Windmill is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Northfield Windmill free to visit?
- Yes, Northfield Windmill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Northfield Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 5DE.