New Mill, Post mill in Tadworth, England
New Mill is a wooden post mill with white cladding and four sails that rotate on a central wooden post in Tadworth. The structure shows the typical design of an English milling building from that period.
Built in the 18th century, this structure is now protected as a Grade II listed building. It represents the milling technology that was common in rural England during that era.
For centuries, local farmers brought their grain here, making it a central point in the community's daily work and trade. The building reflects how rural people once depended on these structures for their livelihoods.
The mill stands at the edge of Tadworth in a rural setting and is visible from nearby roads. Visit on a clear day when the white walls and sails are most visible from outside the property.
What sets this building apart is that the entire wooden body rotates on the central post to always face the wind. This clever design meant the heavy sails could be kept pointing toward the wind source at all times without moving the foundation.
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