Windmills · East Midlands
Spann Carr Windmill Tower
Spann Carr Windmill Tower — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Spann Carr Windmill Tower is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1218522). 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 ASHOVER SK36NW MATLOCK ROAD 1264-0/5/65 (East side (off)) 18/05/89 Spann Carr Windmill Tower GV II Windmill tower. Built 1807. Coursed squared gritstone with tooled dressings to door and window openings. Tapering circular tower of 4 storeys. At ground level, there is an east-facing doorway; at first-floor level, 2 opposed doorways, facing north and south, all with massive diagonally tooled jambs and deep lintels. Each first-floor doorway formerly had a flight of stone steps. There are a number of rectangular window openings with plain heads and sills, formerly with small-paned metal windows, one of which survives. INTERIOR: machinery and fittings have all been removed, but the building retains 4 hearths which emerge at 2 vents at third-floor level. History: the mill was built by James and Matthew Beresford of Hazelhurst Farm, and was adapted to steam power, at which time an engine house and chimney (both now removed) were erected. Listing NGR: SK3420566093 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 393474 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Spann Carr Windmill Tower is a Grade II listed windmill located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features typical of traditional windmills.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1908, -1.4895
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- North East Derbyshire
- Parish
- Ashover
- Postcode
- S45 0LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Derbyshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26513145 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spann Carr Windmill Tower?
- Spann Carr Windmill Tower is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S45 0LJ), in the parish of Ashover.
- Is Spann Carr Windmill Tower a listed building?
- Spann Carr Windmill Tower is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Spann Carr Windmill Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Spann Carr Windmill Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Spann Carr Windmill Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode S45 0LJ. It sits within the North East Derbyshire parliamentary constituency.