Chislet Windmill

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Chislet Windmill, Historical windmill in Canterbury, England

The white wooden structure stands three stories tall with a low brick base and features a traditional smock mill design from the 18th century.

Built in 1744, this corn mill operated continuously until 1916 when severe damage from a strong gale forced its permanent closure.

During World War II, engineer Barnes Wallis used the Mill House as a residence while conducting tests for the bouncing bomb development.

The mill's location at coordinates 51.3666, 1.19389 makes it accessible via the Thanet Way road, near the village of Chislet.

After a fire destroyed the original structure in 2005, a replica without sails was constructed in 2011 during a housing development project.

Location: Canterbury

GPS coordinates: 51.36660,1.19389

Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:37

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