Finchingfield Post Windmill, Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex
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Brief description
"The oldest windmill in Essex stands on a hill overlooking Finchingfield, the most photographed village in the county.
The Grade II-listed post mill – also known as Duck End Mill and Letch’s Mill – is thought to have been built around 1756. It stopped operating in 1890.
The mill’s four sails could be rotated to catch the wind, driving a pair of millstones. A tail pole was used to turn the mill.
This is the last of seven windmills that once stood in the village of Finchingfield. A windmill likely stood on this site since medieval times."
Address
Finchingfield Post Mill, Duck End, Finchingfield, Braintree, CM7 4NA
Via the contact form: https://www.visitessex.com/things-to-do/finchingfield-post-mill-p1267971/email
or
Phone
2025-
0345 603 7624
Website
https://www.visitessex.com/things-to-do/finchingfield-post-mill-p1267971
Directions
By Road:
From the A131 : From Braintree take B1053 via Wethersfield to Finchingfield. Mill located in centre of village.
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
By Public Transport:
From Braintree station it is 10 miles to Finchingfield (Duck End) Postmill.
Amenities
- Picnic site
- Dogs not allowed
- BBQs not allowed
- Some parking along the B1057.
- There are no toilets at the mill.
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
St John the Baptist Church, Finchingfield, Essex
184 metres*
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210 metres*
Stephen Marshall Avenue B.T Phone Box
448 metres*
448 metres*
Gibraltar Mill, Great Bardfield, Essex
1.43 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.