Reed Mill, Tower mill in Kingston, England.
Reed Mill is a four-story tower mill with a cylindrical stone structure in Kingston, designed to capture wind power through its rotating cap and sail system. The building has undergone complete renovation and now includes a glass conservatory with an adjoining barn adapted for residential use.
The mill was built in the early 1800s and operated continuously until 1915, when strong winds destroyed its cap and sails during maintenance work. This damage marked the end of its function as a grain mill.
The mill gained public attention through Channel 4's The Restoration Man series, which documented how industrial buildings find new life as homes. This transformation sparked wider interest in preserving similar historic structures.
The site can be viewed from outside to appreciate the restored condition and modern additions to the structure. Visitors should note that this is a private residence, so interior access is not available.
The mill was home to miller Daniel Gouger, whose family operated three pairs of windstone-powered millstones from 1825 to 1865. This long operating period reveals how much the mill depended on consistent wind conditions.
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