Information for record number MWA3093:
Windmill on Main Street, Thurlaston

Summary A tower mill, a type of windmill, that was built during the Imperial period. The mill is still standing but is now in use as a dwelling. It is situated on Main Street, Thurlaston.
What Is It?  
Type: Windmill, Building, Tower Mill, Mill, Steam Plant
Period: Imperial - Industrial (1751 AD - 1913 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Thurlaston
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 46 71
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Listed Building (Grade: II)
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Description

 
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1 1794. Tower mill. Had two pairs of stones, four sails (two common, two shuttered) which came down 1925. Ground floor stones worked by steam engine to 1919. Converted into house early 1970s. Red brick tower (tarred) with marked batter and conical black roof. Tall, about 18.3m high, five storey.
2 Listed Building description.
 
Sources

Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Warwicks Windmills
Author/originator: Seaby W A and Smith A C
Date: 1977
Page Number: 20
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Descriptive Text
Title: LBL
Author/originator: DoE
Date: 1987
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: Stratford
   
Images:  
A view of Thurlaston Windmill
Copyright: Warwickshire County Council
Date: 1955
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A view of the windmill at Thurlaston
Copyright: Warwickshire County Council
Date: 1902
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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
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 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 FLOOR * A layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known. 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 DWELLING * Places of residence. 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 STEAM ENGINE * An engine in which the mechanical force of steam is made available as a motive power for driving machinery. back
monument INDUSTRIAL * This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms. back
monument STEAM PLANT * An industrial site or building where the machinery is powered by a steam engine. back

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