Information for record number MWA1771:
Rowington Green Windmill - 'Bouncing Bess'

Summary Rowington Green Windmill, the remains of a tower mill built in the Imperial period. It was converted to steam, but ceased operating in 1916. During World War One it was used to house German prisoners. It now forms part of a house complex.
What Is It?  
Type: Windmill, Tower Mill, Prisoner Of War Camp, Mill, Steam Plant
Period: Imperial - Industrial (1751 AD - 1913 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Rowington
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 20 70
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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 Tower WINDMILL, 'with a terrible top'.
2 Derelict red brick Tower in poor condition, partly cemented, with batter increasing slightly at top; boat cap, two pairs of stones, upright shaft and some machinery (but no windshaft and brakewheel). Small, three storey. Late 18th century. Sails struck by lightning June 1888. Worked by steam to c1916. Used as PoW dormitory in 1914-18 war. Plans for conversion into a house complex.
4 Now forms part of house complex.
7 Photograph of 1911.
 
Sources

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: 6
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Midland Wind and Water Mills Group
Author/originator: WAS and Bedington J
Date: 1980
Page Number: 2-11, 12-15
Volume/Sheet: Occasional Journal
   
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: 3
Source Type: Descriptive Text
Title: LBL
Author/originator: DoE
Date:
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Source No: 7
Source Type: Photograph
Title: Rowington Green
Author/originator:
Date: 1911
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Source No: 5
Source Type: Photograph
Title: Rowington Green Windmill
Author/originator: WAS and Smith A
Date: 1977
Page Number: 10
Volume/Sheet: Windmills in Warwick
   
Source No: 4
Source Type: Verbal communication
Title: R.C.Hingley personal comment
Author/originator: Hingley R C
Date: 1989
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Images:  
A view of Rowington Green Windmill known as Bouncing Bess, Rowington
Copyright: Warwickshire County Council
Date: 1950s
Click here for larger image  
 
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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 SHAFT * Use only if function unknown, otherwise use specific type. back
monument DORMITORY * Use with wider site type where known. back
monument HOUSE * A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known. 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 MILL * A factory used for processing raw materials. Use more specific mill type where known. See also TEXTILE MILL, for more narrow terms. 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 INDUSTRIAL * This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms. back
monument PRISONER OF WAR CAMP * A prison site for the containment of servicemen captured in war. back
monument STEAM PLANT * An industrial site or building where the machinery is powered by a steam engine. back

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