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| Upminster Windmill |
On 26 April 2014 members of the Essex Society for Archaeology and History will be visiting Upminster Windmill.
Upminster Windmill is a Grade II* smock windmill with boat shaped cap, maintaining its original machinery. Built in 1803, it was supplemented by steam power in 1812. Cap, fantail and sails are in working order. Heritage Lottery Funding has been applied for to restore the mill to full working order and build a visitor centre. Adjacent archaeological investigations includes the Millers House, Workers Cottage, mill buildings including steam plant, stable block and an array of finds.
The Old Independent Chapel has been restored and sits opposite the windmill. Built c1800 with money donated by James Nokes, builder of the windmill.
2 comments:
Upminster is in London, not Essex.
The Essex Society for Archaeology and History covers the historic county of Essex, which covers the five London Boroughs created in 1963 and the Unitary authorities of Southend and Thurrock. Historically Upminster is in Essex despite being in the London Borough of Havering
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