Monument record MLI81055 - Twelfth-century windmill recorded at Swineshead
Summary
Twelfth-century windmill recorded at Swineshead
Type and Period (1)
- WINDMILL (Medieval - 1168 AD to 1535 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 13558
William of Amundeville gave arable land in Swineshead to Swineshead abbey. He specified that a windmill was to be raised on this land. This was before William's death in 1168 {1}.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI6240 Bibliographic Reference: Edward J. Kealey. 1987. Harvesting the Air: Windmill Pioneers in Twelfth-Century England. pp. 232-33.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWINESHEAD, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Sep 30 2025 9:43AM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.