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Windmill North West Of College Of St Cuthbert

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Windmill North West Of College Of St Cuthbert — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Ushaw - Chapel ceiling - geograph.org.uk - 7394972

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Windmill North West Of College Of St Cuthbert is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1185957). 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 ESH USHAW NZ 2143 14/14 Windmill north-west of 17.1.67 College of St Cuthbert (formerly listed as Old Mill in grounds of Ushaw College) GV II Windmill. 1817. Coursed sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings. Wide tapered tower, surviving to 2 storeys high. Flat stone lintels over boarded doors and boarded openings; beam-holes at gallery level; first-floor openings truncated at lintel level. Built shortly after the college was founded in order to provide unadulterated flour, and at the personal expense of John Gillow. Source: David Milburn, A History of Ushaw College, Durham 1964, p.119. Listing NGR: NZ2152843824 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 350520 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Windmill North West of College of St Cuthbert is a Grade II listed windmill located in the parish of Esh in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.

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Coordinates
54.7889, -1.6667
Parish
Esh
Postcode
DH7 9RG
Parliamentary constituency
City of Durham

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Windmill North West Of College Of St Cuthbert?
Windmill North West Of College Of St Cuthbert is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH7 9RG), in the parish of Esh.
Is Windmill North West Of College Of St Cuthbert a listed building?
Windmill North West Of College Of St Cuthbert is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Windmill North West Of College Of St Cuthbert free to visit?
Yes, Windmill North West Of College Of St Cuthbert is free to enter.
How do I get to Windmill North West Of College Of St Cuthbert?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DH7 9RG. It sits within the City of Durham parliamentary constituency.