More information : TQ 9430 3521 Windmill (disused) [NAT] (1) Woodchurch Windmill, Grade 2*. One of a pair of mills known as 'the twins' and both brought here from another site. The Upper Mill dated from the early C18, was moved from Place Lane, ceased working in 1910 and was later demolished. This mill, the Lower Mill, probably dates from later in the C18, came from Susan's Hill and ceased working in 1926. Smock type. Ground floor tarred brick, above faced with weatherboarding. Sweeps without shutters. Boat-shaped cap damaged at time of re-survey (1976). Fantail intact. For full description see list). (2,3) TQ 943 353 Lower Mill, Woodchurch. The surviving mill of two similar smock mills. It was built in 1820 and cesed working in 1926. Some repairs were undertaken in the 1960's but the cost proved prohibitive.(4) A Trust was formed in 1979 to organise restoration and AshfordCouncil, who now own the mill, have started work. (5) Listed as a Scheduled Monument. (6,7) Lower Mill, Woodchurch was descheduled in 1978. (8)
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