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© Mr Edmund Martin
IoE Number:
303898
Location:
WINDMILL IN KING GEORGES FIELD (CHASE PARK) 180 METRES SOUTH OF STREET, FRONT STREET (south side)
WHICKHAM, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR
Photographer:
Mr Edmund Martin
Date Photographed:
15 August 1999
Date listed:
18 November 1985
Date of last amendment:
18 November 1985
Grade
II
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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.