Mill name Knowle Mill Operator(s) National Trust Purpose Corn mill Phone +44 1983 873945 | Grid reference SZ 6398 8747 Year built c1700 Type Tower mill | |
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Address Bembridge Windmill, High St, Bembridge PO35 5SQ, UK Similar Messing Maypole Mill, Bembridge Fort, Keston Windmill, Fort Green Mill - Aldeburgh, South Ockendon Windmill | ||
Bembridge windmill
Knowle Mill, better known today as Bembridge Windmill, is a Grade I listed, preserved tower mill at Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England.
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History
Bembridge Mill was built c. 1700. It was painted by Turner in 1795. The mill was working by wind until 1913, having only been used for grinding animal feed after 1897. The mill was restored in 1935 and again in 1959, the latter restoration being funded by public subscription. In 1962 the mill was taken over by the National Trust. It has been restored and is open to the public.
Description
Bembridge Mill is a four-storey tower mill with a boat-shaped cap, which is winded by chain and wheel. It has four Common sails. The two pairs of millstones are driven underdrift.
Public access
Bembridge Windmill is open to the public between March and November, from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm daily. For more information please visit the National trust website.