Turf Fen Mill

Turf Fen Mill, Barton Turf, Norwich, NR29 5PH

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Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II*
List Entry Number:: 1049930
Date first listed:: 12-May-1987
List Entry Name:: Turf Fen Mill
Statutory Address:: Turf Fen Mill, Barton Turf, Norwich, NR29 5PH

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Official list entry

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II*
List Entry Number:: 1049930
Date first listed:: 12-May-1987
List Entry Name:: Turf Fen Mill
Statutory Address 1:: Turf Fen Mill, Barton Turf, Norwich, NR29 5PH

This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.

For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.

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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.

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Location

Statutory Address:: Turf Fen Mill, Barton Turf, Norwich, NR29 5PH

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County:: Norfolk
District:: North Norfolk (District Authority)
Parish:: Barton Turf
National Park:: THE BROADS
National Grid Reference:: TG 36960 18822

Details

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 23 February 2024 to amend the name and to reformat the text to current standards.

TG 31 NE 8/10 BARTON TURF Turf Fen Mill

(Formerly listed as Turf Fen Windpump at TG 36971888)

II* Tower windpump. 1880. Brick with weatherboard cap. Three storey tapering tower. Door to east under segmental arch. One segmental window at first floor to north and south sides. Boat shaped cap with petticoat and fan cradle, the latter carrying fantail and machinery. All machinery survives including cast iron windshaft, crown wheel and pit wheel. Pit wheel drives two external scoop wheels through gearing allowing high and low ratios. Unique for double scoop wheels and gearing. Remains of stocks and sails under restoration.

Listing NGR: TG3696018822

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Legacy System number:: 224341
Legacy System:: LBS

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This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.