Finchingfield Post Mill
Grade II-listed Finchingfield Post Mill is the oldest windmill in Essex, built around 1756. It overlooks the picturesque village of Finchingfield.
At a glance
Introduction
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.
Finchingfield Post Mill is now owned by Essex County Council.
Visit us on our Open Days. Find dates above.
History
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.
Activities
Open Days
See dates and times above.
Schools & Groups
Our mills team can design a school group visit to Finchingfield Windmill that will release children’s imaginations and meet your curriculum needs.
Group Visits
You can arrange a group visit to Finchingfield Windmill by emailing country.parks@essex.gov.uk.
National Mills Weekend
We are open on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May for National Mills Weekend 2023.
Facilities
Toilets
There are no toilets at the mill.
Parking
There is some parking along the B1057.
