Chesterton Windmill

Chesterton Windmill is a windmill built in 1632, likely designed by Sir Edward Peyto for his own use. It underwent restoration from 1965 to 1974. The ground floor is constructed of limestone ashlar, while the first floor is made of sandstone ashlar, featuring a moulded limestone string course and cornice. The windmill has a circular plan and stands two storeys tall. The tall ground floor includes an open arcade with six moulded sandstone round arches supported by piers with moulded bases and capitals. The first floor has two ovolo-moulded stone cross windows at the front and two smaller similar windows at the rear. The sails have been renewed and are covered with cloth. At the rear, there is a segmental-roof dormer that features a three-light window and a date with the initials EP. Inside, the windmill is said to retain its machinery, and the cap can be turned into the wind using a hand winch. Originally, there was a central timber structure that housed the staircase. The windmill is situated on a shallow raised platform and was historically associated with Chesterton House, which was demolished in 1802.