Chesterton Windmill
Work is now underway on the long-awaited project to restore and return the sails and stocks to the iconic Chesterton Windmill.
The Warwickshire County Council project team involving staff from Property and Heritage & Culture, supported by specialist Project Managers Chana Projects, are currently in discussion with Historic England regarding the final design and materials for this important restoration project.
Due to its unique age, location, and design everyone involved is keen to find a way to preserve the historic integrity of this Scheduled Ancient Monument whilst ensuring the long-term sustainability of the new sails. The County Council is fully committed to preserving the heritage of Chesterton Windmill and ensuring its survival for generations to come.
We understand there is much interest from the local community; regular users of the windmill site as a local walking spot; and heritage specialists regarding the progress of work and we will post regular updates on this webpage.
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The project team will also be installing signage at the foot of the Windmill site to explain what works are currently underway.
Chesterton Windmill is one of Warwickshire’s most famous landmarks. It has stood on a hilltop overlooking the village of Chesterton for nearly 350 years. It was built around 1632 – 1633, probably by Sir Edward Peyton, who was Lord of the Chesterton Manor House. At this time John Stone, a pupil of Inigo Jones, was in Chesterton designing the new Manor House and he probably helped with designing the windmill as well.
The estate accounts at the Warwickshire County Record Office show that that the structure has always been a windmill, making it the earliest tower mill in England to retain any of its working parts.
The windmill was restored between 1965 and 1974 by Warwickshire County Council who are now the guardians of the Windmill.
Opening times
The windmill is open to the public during Heritage Open Weekends in Spring and Autumn. Find out more about opening dates and times.
Free entry
General admission to the Windmill on Heritage Open Weekends is free.
Parking
There is on road parking nearby. During Heritage Open Weekends a parking area may be provided with a small charge.
Facilities and access
The Windmill is located on top of a hill just off the Fosse Way. Please note that there is no level access up to the windmill. To view the internal workings of the Windmill visitors must ascend a number of steep stone steps.
No public toilets are available at the site.
