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TQ9435 : Woodchurch Windmill

near to Woodchurch, Kent, Great Britain

Woodchurch Windmill

The was one of a pair of 18th century smock mills known as 'The Twins', Both were moved to here from Place Lane and Susan's Hill. The Upper Mill from Place Lane ceased working in 1910 and was later demolished. This is the Lower Mill, which ceased working in 1926.

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There are three main types of windmill in Great Britain. The post mill, smock mill and tower mill.

The smock mill is of a timber framed construction with weather-boarded steeply sloping external walls. It was built on a brick base. A pivoting wooden top with sails moved independently of the main structure so that the sails could be positioned towards the wind. This was controlled by a tail fan.

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Grid Square: TQ9435, 6 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Oast House Archive (find more nearby)
Image classification: Geograph
Date Taken: Thursday, 29 October, 2009 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 29 October, 2009
Category: Windmill (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: TQ 943 352 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:5.0138N 0:46.3742E
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TQ 942 352
View Direction: East-southeast (about 112 degrees)