Monument record MLI92183 - Post Windmill, Market Rasen
Summary
Site of a former post windmill, to the east of Market Rasen.
Type and Period (1)
- POST MILL (Post Medieval - 1855 AD to 1897 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A post mill was erected at Willingham Road in 1855. In 1897 it was struck by lightning and destroyed whilst in motion. {1}
The mill is described as a corn mill on the 1st edition 6" Ordnance Survey County Series map. It was still depicted on the 2nd edition 25" Ordnance Survey County Series map, though was labelled as disused. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI12273 Article in Serial: 1971. 'Points of interest for the Industrial Archaeologist - Market Rasen' in Lincolnshire Industrial Archaeology. vol.6, nos.2-3, pp.38-43.
- <2> SLI9454 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1883-1888. 6 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:10560. TF 18 NW.
- <3> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 18 NW.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1213 8881 (7m by 6m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARKET RASEN, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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