West Kingsdown Windmill, Smock mill in West Kingsdown, England
The white wooden mill stands on a single-story brick base with eight sides and features four sails mounted on a cast-iron windshaft.
Originally constructed at Farningham in 1800, the mill was transported to its current location in West Kingsdown during 1880, joining another mill that burned down in 1909.
The mill represents traditional agricultural engineering methods in Kent, demonstrating the importance of wind-powered grain processing in English rural communities.
The structure maintains three pairs of millstones and primary machinery, allowing visitors to understand the technical aspects of historical flour production methods.
The windmill incorporates an unusual combination of patent and common sweeps, along with a seven-bladed fantail system for automated wind direction adjustment.
Location: West Kingsdown
GPS coordinates: 51.33729,0.26974
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:11
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