2011
TQ9120 : Rye Windmill
taken 13 years ago, near to Rye, East Sussex, England
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Rye Windmill
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
Rye Windmill
A 'dummy' windmill, built after the original mill burnt down in 1930. Now converted and used as a bed and breakfast Link Grade II listed.