Beacon Mill, Smock mill in Rottingdean, England
The three-story wooden mill features a Kentish-style cap, standing on a single-story brick base at coordinates 50°48'21.197"N, 0°3'46.800"W.
Built in 1802, Beacon Mill operated until 1881, with Thomas Beard as its first owner, grinding grain for the local community until its initial decline.
The mill structure influenced the Heinemann publishing house logo, designed by Sir William Nicholson, who lived in the Rottingdean area.
Visitors can access the mill during National Mills Weekend from 14:00 to 16:30 and on the third Sunday of each month between May and September.
During the mill's construction, workers discovered human remains believed to be from an ancient warrior, which disappeared before examination.
Location: Rottingdean
GPS coordinates: 50.80589,-0.06300
Latest update: March 14, 2025 04:56
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