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Windmill base, New River Head

Description and History of Site:-
Base of windmill built 1707-8 to power water pumps. Tower demolished c1770 and in mid-C19, when the structure was converted to a store.


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Key Words :- windmill

Address :- Rosebery Avenue, London, Greater London
Grid Ref :- TQ 31243 82761
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.528515 , Long -0.109428
Local Authority :- Islington London Borough Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1208526,
Contributor :- Robert Mason - 23 July 2019

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