NHER 26565 (Building record) - Peafields Mill, No 72 Eleanor Road

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Peafields Mill is a former tower windmill built in the late 18th century, and visible on a map published in 1883. This eight storey building is of painted brick with a rendered plinth and a conical lead roof. It is entered on the first floor by a 20th century external stair, and there are two 20th century balconies.

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Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

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Tower mill; marked on map of 1883 (S1). Tower and cap still stand.
Compiled by E. Rose, 31 August 2000.

June 1972. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"No. 72 Eleanor Road.
Formerly listed as Windmill (Tower Roller Mills)
Former tower windmill. Late 18th century. Painted brick with rendered plinth; conical lead roof. Eight storeys; entered on first floor by 20th century external stair. Two 20th century balconies. Pivoted windows with glazing bars. No sails."
Information from (S2).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S2) for the current listing details.
Amended by P. Beers (HES), 24 April 2020.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 337.
  • --- Photograph: 1951. Photograph of Peafields Mill, No 72 Eleanor Road, Norwich. Black & white.
  • <S1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1883. 1883 first edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey map.
  • <S2> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1372803.

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Apr 24 2020 4:28PM

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