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Finchingfield Windmill
Location Grid reference: TL 687 329
OS sheet: 167
Postcode: CM7 4NA
Up a short path off B1057 Haverhill Road, close to the centre of Finchingfield.
The smallest post mill in Essex, dating from about 1756, with a roundhouse added in 1840.
Last used in the 1890s, and has a single pair of millstones and an all-wooden windshaft. Owned and restored
by Essex County Council.
Opening times 2017 April to September, 3rd Sunday in
each month, 14.00-17.00. Parties by arrangement.
National Mills Weekend opening times 2017 Sunday
14th May only, 14.00-17.00.
Contact Gemma Clayton, Customer Liaison Officer,
Essex County Council, tel: 07740 901323. or 0333 013 8156.
Web site
http://www.visitparks.co.uk/places/finchingfield-post-mill/
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