PENN HOUSE GROUNDS

Location/Address

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Type

Other site, structure or landscape

Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.

Description

Medieval windmill mound in the grounds of Penn House Dimensions - Height 240 cm, Radius 15m. Plan Form - Subcircular. Mound, with circular, shallow surrounding ditch. Mound top 10m diam with central depression. Too small for motte: size, its ramps & local names 'Pale Mill Field', 'Great Mill Field' suggest windmill site. Date ? (see 01); nb 'Miller End' 1481. Mound older than drive to house, c.1536. Found by R Horn. Surveyed (B1).

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Statement of Significance

Asset type

Medieval windmill mound in the grounds of Penn House

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