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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.

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.

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