Ripple Mill, Historic smock mill in Ripple, England.
Ripple Mill is a smock mill featuring a wooden, weather-boarded structure that rises two stories above a tarred brick foundation. An octagonal platform forms its base, creating a distinctive footprint that is visible from all sides.
The structure was originally built near Hawkinge and relocated to Ripple in 1807, beginning its work in this location. It operated as a working mill until the 1930s, when milling activities ceased.
The building sits on an octagonal platform, revealing through its construction how mills were once designed and built. Visitors can observe the craftsmanship and methods that shaped structures of this kind centuries ago.
The site is readily visible from nearby roads and its octagonal design makes it easy to spot from a distance. Since it now serves as a relay station, parts of the grounds may be restricted or not open to casual visits.
The upper row of cogs on the smock structure remains intact, an unusual feature given the deterioration of most other original components. This detail gives visitors a rare glimpse of how the mill's internal mechanics once functioned together.
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