Windmills · London
Windmill Base, New River Head
Windmill Base, New River Head — 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
Windmill Base, New River Head is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1208526). 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 MATERIALS: red brick laid in English bond with numerous areas of C20 patching and repair where attached structures have been removed; clay tile roof. DESCRIPTION: the windmill base is approximately 12m in diameter, with a blocked segmental-arched entrance on the north face. The later entrance to the south-west has a timber lintel and double doors with strap hinges. The conical roof has a small circular lantern to the apex. The interior has no surviving features of interest. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 369260 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Windmill Base, New River Head is a Grade II listed windmill located in London. It serves as a remnant of the area's historical water management system, reflecting the industrial heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5285, -0.1094
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1R 1AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Established
- 1707
- Official site
- qbcentre.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q27080323 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windmill Base, New River Head?
- Windmill Base, New River Head is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1R 1AG), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- Is Windmill Base, New River Head a listed building?
- Windmill Base, New River Head is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Windmill Base, New River Head free to visit?
- Yes, Windmill Base, New River Head is free to enter.
- How do I get to Windmill Base, New River Head?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1R 1AG. It sits within the Islington South and Finsbury parliamentary constituency.