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Rayleigh Windmill
Location Grid reference: TQ 807 910
OS sheet: 178
Postcode: SS6 7ED
In Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, on the W side of the town centre, next to Rayleigh Mount.
A large brick tower mill built about 1809. No machinery remains inside.
A structural renovation of the 19th century brick-built
building, has now been completed. The external brickwork has been repaired and the interior has been turned into four storeys of modern display facilities. The first floor contains an accredited museum
with particular emphasis placed on photographs, archives, wartime, domestic, farming and business items that
have a direct link to Rayleigh. The second floor houses exhibition space and the top floor displays information
about Rayleigh Mount.
Opening times 2017 Saturdays & Sundays, 13.00-16.00; Wednesdays, 10.00-13.00.
For other dates see
web site.
National Mills Weekend opening times 2017 Saturday & Sunday, 13.00-16.00.
Contact The Leisure Team at Rochford District
Council
Tel: 01702 318120
Web site
https://www.rochford.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/visit-rochford-district/heritage-attractions/rayleigh-windmill
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