Monument record 617 - Possible Post Medieval Windmill

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Summary

The site of a possible windmill inferred by place-name evidence. Crusaders returning from mainland Europe are credited with the introduction of windmills in Britain and there were many operating by the end of the 12th century. There are no surviving examples of medieval mills.

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Type and Period (1)

WINDMILL? (AD 16th Century to AD 18th Century - 1500 AD? (between) to 1799 AD? (between))

Full Description

<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 1/AR.172 (Index). SCH1000.

Possible post medieval windmill in Hatton area (gives location as SJ 5899 8200).

<2> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, Vol.II p.151 (Book). SCH3228.

This source records the field name of Wind(y) Mill Field in Hatton township.

<3> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 193/2, 1844 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

The digitised apportionment records "plantation in Windmill field" at SJ 6046 8096. Circa 175 metres to the south is "Windmill Field" in Higher Whitley township (EDT 202/2, 1842). Further south is Grimsditch Mill (CHER 7484).

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SCH1000 Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 1/AR.172.
<2> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. Vol.II p.151.
<3>XY SCH3266 Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 193/2, 1844. [Mapped feature: #54561 EDT 193/2 & EDT 202/2]

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Location

Grid reference	SJ 6 8 (point)
Map sheet	SJ68SW
Civil Parish	HATTON, WARRINGTON
Historic Township/Parish/County	HATTON, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 26 2024 4:50PM