Building record MLI22410 - Windmill, Quadring Road, Donington
Summary
Windmill, Quadring Road, Donington
Type and Period (2)
- WINDMILL (Post Medieval - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
- TOWER MILL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Baxter's Mill was standing by 1819 and possibly dates from the eighteenth century. The sails were removed in 1913 and the mill was then dismantled. It had two common and two spring shuttered sails, which drove two pairs of stones. The tower has been shortened to three storeys in height and has a conical roof. It was used as a store in 1977. {2}{3}
A Grade II listed tower mill which was built in the early 19th century from red brown brick. It has a plain tiled conical roof and the building is circular in plan. {4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI3650 Map: Ordnance Survey. c.1880. Ordnance Survey 6 inch series map. TF 23 SW.
- <2> SLI1081 Bibliographic Reference: Peter Dolman. 1986. Lincolnshire Windmills: A Contemporary Survey. P 14.
- <3> SLI1081 Bibliographic Reference: Peter Dolman. 1986. Lincolnshire Windmills: A Contemporary Survey. P 42.
- <4> SLI8382 Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4/29.
- <5> SLI14047 Verbal Communication: Louise Jennings. 2012/13. Notes About Buildings in Donington. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2183 3492 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DONINGTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2023 10:05AM
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