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St Martin's Mill, Canterbury

St Martin's Mill is a Grade II listed converted tower mill in Canterbury, Kent, England.

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.[1] There was a proposal to demolish the building in April 1958, but a preservation order was placed on the windmill by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government.[2][3] The mill lost its sails in the great storm of 1987 and they have not been replaced.

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.[4] There was a stage at first-floor level.[3] 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.[2]

Millers

References for above:-[2][5]

References

  1. ^ Coles Finch, William (1933). Watermills and Windmills. London: C W Daniel Company. p. 177.
  2. ^ a b c West, Jenny (1973). The Windmills of Kent. London: Charles Skilton Ltd. pp. 28–30. ISBN 0284-98534-1.
  3. ^ a b "St Martin's Mill, details and condition". The Mills Archive Trust. Retrieved 14 April 2008.
  4. ^ "Description of mill". The Mills Archive Trust. Retrieved 14 April 2008.
  5. ^ "Directory of Kent Mill People". The Mills Archive Trust. Archived from the original on 4 July 2008. Retrieved 14 April 2008.

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