Building record MLI82893 - West Mill tower windmill, Mill Lane, Billinghay
Summary
A tower mill built in c.1806 and adapted later in the century. It worked until 1945 and was reduced in height during the 1960s.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 62340
West Mill in Billinghay is located off Mill Lane in the western part of Billinghay. This tower mill was described as being 'newly erected' in 1806. Later in the century it was raised from five to seven storeys in height. It worked until early 1945 when the four remaining sails were taken down. There were six patent sails, driving two pairs of grey and one pair of French stones. It was reduced in height during the 1960s and the two storeyed stump is a store. {1}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI1081 Bibliographic Reference: Dolman, P.. 1986. Lincolnshire Windmills: A Contemporary Survey. pp.12, 37.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. 88/14.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 14398 55055 (7m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BILLINGHAY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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