Rowington Green Windmill - 'Bouncing Bess'

A view of Rowington Green Windmill known as Bouncing Bess, Rowington | Warwickshire County Council
A view of Rowington Green Windmill known as Bouncing Bess, Rowington
Warwickshire County Council
Description of this historic site

Rowington Green Windmill, the remains of a tower mill built in the Imperial period. It was converted to steam, but ceased operating in 1916. During World War One it was used to house German prisoners. It now forms part of a house complex.

Notes about this historic site

1 Tower WINDMILL, ‘with a terrible top’.
2 Derelict red brick tower in poor condition, partly cemented, with batter increasing slightly at top; boat cap, two pairs of stones, upright shaft and some machinery (but no windshaft and brakewheel). Small, three storey. Late 18th century. Sails struck by lightning June 1888. Worked by steam to c1916. Used as PoW dormitory in 1914-18 war. Plans for conversion into a house complex.
4 Now forms part of house complex.
7 Photograph of 1911.

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