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Bocking Windmill
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Grade I listed building · Historic England

Bocking Windmill

On the list as Windmill

Listed Grade I since 195175 years · Grade I is the top 2.5% of England’s listed buildings

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Bocking Windmill

Bocking Windmill, listed as Windmill, is one of 2 Grade I listed buildings in Braintree and about 9,341 in England. It was among the first 61 buildings in Braintree to be listed, on 25 October 1951. It stands over a scheduled monument, Bocking windmill. Within 400 metres are 2 other listed buildings.

HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1122492↗

Grade I is for buildings of exceptional interest, about 2.5% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.

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Questions about Bocking Windmill

Is Bocking Windmill listed?

Yes. Windmill is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1122492), first listed on 25 October 1951.

Can you visit Bocking Windmill?

Many listed buildings are private homes; this one can be seen from the street.

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