Cliff Ton 10,454 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Looking at the latest additions on Picture the Past, they included one of a windmill on Carlton Hill. I know Nottingham used to have a lot of windmills (Forest Road particularly) but I'd never come across the Carlton one before. Apparently it was demolished in the 1930s so there's probably no-one who can remember it; but with a bit of digging around I worked out where it used to be. For a reference point, Dale Road at the lower left is still there today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 There was one in Kimberley too....still has part of the shell standing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Windmill Lane ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 The mill would have been to the rear of these houses which seem to be typical 1930s council houses.Previous to them on the roadside were about 14 small cottages known as Windmill Row.On some maps the area is still known as Carlton Heights...very appropriate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,454 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 The mill would have been to the rear of these houses which seem to be typical 1930s council houses.Previous to them on the roadside were about 14 small cottages known as Windmill Row. And going back to a slightly earlier map, as poohbear mentioned............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Looking at the latest additions on Picture the Past, they included one of a windmill on Carlton Hill. I know Nottingham used to have a lot of windmills (Forest Road particularly) but I'd never come across the Carlton one before. Apparently it was demolished in the 1930s so there's probably no-one who can remember it; but with a bit of digging around I worked out where it used to be. For a reference point, Dale Road at the lower left is still there today. I have a similar map in my collection dated 1914 & can find no sign of a windmill, I don't think my earlier maps go that far out of town I'll have to check Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,454 Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I have a similar map in my collection dated 1914 & can find no sign of a windmill, I don't think my earlier maps go that far out of town I'll have to check I got it from the Old Maps site, dated 1880s :- Windmill Lane ? Now that would be a good name for a road with Windmills In 1830s there were several along there. Green's mill was at the southern end where it still is, but there were a couple of others further up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 That's about opposite Hooton Road is now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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