Grid reference TR 165 578 No. of sails Four No. of pairs of millstones Three pairs Type of sails Windmill sail | Storeys Four storeys Fantail blades Six blades Year built 1817 Purpose Gristmill | |
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Mill location Windmill Close, Canterbury | ||
St Martin's Mill is a Grade II listed, house converted tower mill in Canterbury, Kent, England.
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History
St Martin's Mill was built in 1817 by John Adams. It was working until 1890 and was converted into a house by a Mr Couzens in 1920. There was a proposal to demolish the mill in April 1958, but a preservation order was placed on the mill by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government.
Description
St Martins Mill is a four-storey brick tower mill, rendered with cement. It had a Kentish-style cap, four single patent sails and was winded by a fantail. There was a stage at first-floor level. The windshaft is of cast iron. The Brake Wheel and Wallower survive, as does the drive to the sack hoist. The mill drove three pairs of stones.
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