Downfield Windmill
Downfield Windmill is a Grade II* listed building in East Cambridgeshire, first listed on 1 December 1951. It is one of 55 Grade II* entries among 986 listed buildings in East Cambridgeshire; 5% of East Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Downfield Windmill |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1331761 |
| Date first listed | 1 December 1951 |
| Local planning authority | East Cambridgeshire |
| Location | 52.32033, 0.35798 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1331761 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents East Cambridgeshire will require for your works on Downfield Windmill, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.
Listed buildings near Downfield Windmill
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican Chapel | II | 1.0 km |
| Nonconformist Chapel | II | 1.1 km |
| 39 and 41, Sand Street | II | 1.5 km |
| The Hall | II | 1.5 km |
| Causeway Cottage and Causeway House | II | 1.5 km |
| Cromwell House | II | 1.6 km |
| Addison House | II | 1.6 km |
| 2, Sand Street | II | 1.7 km |
| 6, High Street | II | 1.8 km |
| 8, High Street | II | 1.8 km |