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.
It’s now owned by Essex County Council.
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
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.
Facilities
Toilets
There are no toilets at the mill.
Parking
There is some parking along the B1057.
