Information for record number MWA1764:
Norton Lindsey Windmill

Summary Norton Lindsey Windmill, a tower mill built in the Imperial period. Steam power was added in 1889, and it was last worked in 1906. It stands south of the village playing field.
What Is It?  
Type: Windmill, Tower Mill, Steam Plant
Period: Imperial - Industrial (1751 AD - 1913 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Norton Lindsey
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 22 63
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Listed Building (Grade: II)
Sites & Monuments Record
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Description

 
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1 'A bedraggled WINDMILL', a tower mill. Built in 1808.
2 Preserved red brick tower with slight batter in fair condition. Two stocks with fragments of common sails, boat cap with luffing wheel at tail, two pairs of stones and all the main machinery with pulley wheel on outside for steam drive. Small, three storey, 12.8m high, 5.5m base diameter. c1795. Had four common sails. Steam power added 1889. Last worked 1906.
4 Photograph published in 1977.
5 Three further photographs.
6 Described as being built in 1802/3 to replace the wooden WINDMILL, erected in 1795 and burnt down in 1802, that stood on the site of Mill House. No further sources given for this information.
 
Sources

Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: The Buildings of England: Warwickshire
Author/originator: Pevsner N and Wedgwood A
Date: 1966
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Volume/Sheet: Warwicks
   
Source No: 2
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: WM
Author/originator: WAS and Smith A
Date: 1977
Page Number: 18
Volume/Sheet: Windmills in Warwick
   
Source No: 3
Source Type: Descriptive Text
Title: LBL
Author/originator: DoE
Date: 1987
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: Stratford
   
Source No: 5
Source Type: Photograph
Title: Norton Lindsey Windmill
Author/originator:
Date:
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Source No: 4
Source Type: Photograph
Title: WM
Author/originator: Seaby W A, Smith A
Date: 1977
Page Number: 9
Volume/Sheet: Windmills in Warwick
   
Source No: 6
Source Type: Unpublished document
Title: Norton Lindsey Historical Buildings and Landscapes
Author/originator: ARF, Norton Lindsey Parish Council
Date: 2012
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Volume/Sheet:
   
Images:  
Windmill at Norton Lindsey
Copyright: Warwickshire County Council
Date: 1980
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The windmill in Norton Lindsey
Copyright: Warwickshire County Council
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designation Listed Building Buildings and structures, such as bridges, that are of architectural or historical importance are placed on a statutory list. These buildings are protected by planning and conservation acts that ensure that their special features of interest are considered before any alterations are made to them.

Depending on how important the buildings are they are classed as Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II. Grade I buildings are those of exceptional interest. Grade II* are particularly important buildings of more than special interest. Those listed as Grade II are those buildings that are regarded of special interest.
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source LBL Listed Building List. Buildings and structures, such as bridges, that are of architectural or historical importance are placed on a list. Buildings placed on the list are protected through various planning and conservation acts which ensure that their special features of interest are considered before any alterations are made to them. The Listed Buildings List is compiled and maintained by English Heritage. It includes details of where the building is, when it was built, a description of its appearance, and any other special features. back
source WM Warwickshire Museum Aerial Photograph Collection. A collection of oblique and vertical aerial photographs and taken by various organisations and individuals, including the Royal Airforce, The Potato Board, Warwickshire Museum. The collection is held at the Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record. back
period Imperial 1751 AD to 1914 AD (end of the 18th century AD to the beginning of the 20th century AD)

This period comes after the Post Medieval period and before the modern period and starts with beginning of the Industrial Revolution in 1750. It includes the second part of the Hannoverian period (1714 – 1836) and the Victorian period (1837 – 1901). The Imperial period ends with the start of the First World War in 1914.
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monument VILLAGE * A collection of dwelling-houses and other buildings, usually larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town with a simpler organisation and administration than the latter. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument WINDMILL * A tower-like structure of wood or brick with a wooden cap and sails which are driven around by the wind producing power to work the internal machinery. Use with product type where known. back
monument TOWER MILL * A windmill with a rotating cap containing the windshaft, and a stationary body in the form of a tower. back
monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument STONE * Use only where stone is natural or where there is no indication of function. back
monument TOWER * A tall building, either round, square or polygonal in plan, used for a variety of purposes, including defence, as a landmark, for the hanging of bells, industrial functions, etc. Use more specific type where known. back
monument MACHINERY * Apparatus used for applying a mechanical force, or to perform a particular function. Use more specific type where known. back
monument FAIR * A site where a periodical gathering of buyers, sellers and entertainers, meet at a time ordained by charter or statute or by ancient custom. back
monument MILL HOUSE * The residence of a miller, often attached to a mill. back
monument DRIVE * A road/carriage way giving access from the main road to the house, stables. back
monument INDUSTRIAL * This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms. back
monument PLAYING FIELD * A field or piece of ground used for the playing of games and other activities. back
monument STEAM PLANT * An industrial site or building where the machinery is powered by a steam engine. back
monument STOCKS * An instrument of punishment, in which the offender was placed in a sitting position in a timber frame, with holes to confine the ankles and wrists between two planks. back

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