Building record MLI84619 - Tower mill, Pelham's Lands, Boston
Summary
Tower mill, Pelham's Lands, Boston. Built in 1838
Type and Period (1)
- WINDMILL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1838 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
This tower mill carried the datestone 'L.S.1838' and was built to replace a post mill which had been blown down. It lost its cap in 1926 after which it was engine-driven. There were four patent sails which drove 3 pairs of stones. It was eventually partly demolished and only the derelict single storeyed stump remains.{1}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI1081 Bibliographic Reference: Peter Dolman. 1986. Lincolnshire Windmills: A Contemporary Survey. P24, P53.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. 98/4.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 20790 53868 (9m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLLAND FEN WITH BROTHERTOFT, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Non Parish Area | PELHAM'S LANDS, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2023 9:11AM
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