Windmill in King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South of Street
WINDMILL IN KING GEORGES FIELD (CHASE PARK) 180 METRES SOUTH OF STREET, FRONT STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1299676
- Date first listed:
- 18-Nov-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Windmill in King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South of Street
- Statutory Address:
- WINDMILL IN KING GEORGES FIELD (CHASE PARK) 180 METRES SOUTH OF STREET, FRONT STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1299676
- Date first listed:
- 18-Nov-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Windmill in King Georges Field (Chase Park) 180 Metres South of Street
- Statutory Address 1:
- WINDMILL IN KING GEORGES FIELD (CHASE PARK) 180 METRES SOUTH OF STREET, FRONT STREET
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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.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
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.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- WINDMILL IN KING GEORGES FIELD (CHASE PARK) 180 METRES SOUTH OF STREET, FRONT STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Gateshead (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 21016 61074
Details
NZ 2161 SE WHICKHAM FRONT STREET (south side)
17/134
- Windmill in King George's Field (Chase park) 180 metres south of street
GV II
Windmill. Circa 1720. Coursed squared sandstone, no roof visible. Slightly tapered tower. Chamfered stone lintels and irregular-block jambs to north and south doors with added date 1567 on lintel. Plain stone surrounds composed of 4 irregular slabs to small windows at different levels and on all 4 sides. Renewed stone upper courses appear to be C20 and are straighter than the slightly sloped lower part. All window and door openings blocked with sandstone rubble; also blocked holes for beams at second floor level. Mound surrounds mill to height of 5ft from ground level. Historical note: 1806 newspaper advertisement for remainder of 99-year lease suggests 1720 date.
Listing NGR: NZ2101661074
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 303898
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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