Plumstead Common Windmill, Tower mill in Plumstead Common, England.
Plumstead Common Windmill is a four-storey brick tower standing at the center of the common, fitted with four working sails and topped by a domed cap that gives it a distinctive silhouette. The mill retains its original industrial form and remains visually prominent within its surrounding green space.
The mill was built in 1764 and operated as a corn mill until 1848, when it was converted to support local beer production as a brewhouse. This shift reflected changing demands in the community and the structure's ability to adapt to new industrial purposes.
The mill now serves as part of a pub where locals and visitors gather to experience the building's working past while enjoying contemporary hospitality. The structure remains a focal point of the neighborhood, connecting people to the area's industrial heritage.
The mill stands within Plumstead Common and is accessible via Plumstead Common Road, where it forms part of a pub that welcomes visitors. The building can be viewed and experienced when visiting the pub establishment.
In 1827, the mill's staging area collapsed during a public gathering where spectators came to watch a staged mock battle. This incident reveals how the structure served as a gathering place for the community and the dangers that old industrial buildings could pose.
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