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Old Windmill, Lanthorn Cottage, Acomb


Old Windmill Forming Part of Lanthorn Cottage in Acomb, Northumberland. The windmill tower is dated 1720 with initials R R (Richard Ridley) on it's lintel. The windmill was altered to a house in the late 18th or early 19th century. An attached cottage was added in c.1977. The windmill operated in the 18th century in conjunction with the nearby watermill on Birkley Burn (Acomb Mill). The windmill is shown on O.S. maps as 'The Lantern'. The Old Windmil is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Acomb Windmills 1720 Historic Buildings and Monuments in Acomb Civil Parish
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Lanthorn Cottage & Former Windmill, Acomb
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OLD WINDMILL FORMING PART OF LANTHORN COTTAGE - Acomb - List Entry
- Windmill tower, dated 1720 with initials R R (Richard Ridley) on lintel, altered to house in late C18 or early C19. Squared tooled stone; Lakeland slate roof. Circular 3-storeyed tower. …
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