2009

TQ9435 : Woodchurch Windmill

taken 14 years ago, near to Woodchurch, Kent, England

This is 1 of 4 images, with title Woodchurch Windmill in this square
Woodchurch Windmill
Woodchurch Windmill
Woodchurch Windmill

This was one of a pair of 18th century smock mills known as 'The Twins'. Both were moved to here from Place Lane and Susan's Hill. The Upper Mill from Place Lane ceased working in 1910 and was later demolished. The remaining mill is the Lower Mill, which ceased working in 1926.

Grade II* listed.

Smock Mills

There are three main types of windmill in Great Britain: post mills, smock mills and tower mills.

The smock mill is of a timber-framed construction with weatherboarded, steeply sloping external walls. It was built on a brick base. A pivoting wooden top with sails moved independently of the main structure so that the sails could be positioned towards the wind. This was controlled by a tail fan.

Windmill article Link


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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Industry Primary Subject: Windmill Category: Windmill > Windmill
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Windmills Groupings: · Same view different time (& same view same day) Automatic Clusters: · Woodchurch Windmill [8] Other Photos: · Woodchurch Village Sign · Six Bells Public House, Woodchurch Title Clusters: · Woodchurch Windmill [4] ·
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TQ9435, 16 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Oast House Archive   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 29 October, 2009   (more nearby)
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Thursday, 29 October, 2009
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 943 352 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:5.0138N 0:46.3742E
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OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 942 352
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East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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