Mountnessing Windmill

Description

A picturesque, medium-sized post mill, dated 1807, in the ownership of Essex County Council. It has 4 floors, 4 spring sails, a tail pole and 2 pairs of millstones.

It is in full working order and makes flour occasionally. The whole mill on its post can still be turned to the wind by pushing on the long tail pole, and this is something which children on school visits can try for themselves.

It is opened to the public on the third Sunday of the month from May to September 2pm-5pm. Visits at other times can be arranged for interested groups.

There is room for picnics on the playing fields near the mill.