South Marsh Mill, Grade II listed windmill in Arundel, England.
South Marsh Mill is a tall cylindrical windmill in Arundel with multiple floors for grinding and storing grain. The walls of rendered brick form the outer structure of this functional building.
The building was constructed in 1794 by Ralph Slater for landowner Bold Hesketh and operated until the 1920s. Its long operational period shows how important this facility was to local farming.
The mill shows how grain was processed in rural communities and was long a center of craftsmanship and labor. You can see the machines and rooms that workers used in their daily tasks.
Opening times and access to the mill depend on conservation work schedules, so it is best to check ahead. It is wise to verify current information with local tourism services before planning a visit.
In the late 1920s, the mill transformed into a café, marking an unusual shift from its grain-grinding purpose to hospitality services. This conversion shows how buildings take on new purposes when their original function comes to an end.
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