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Monument record TR 23 NW 782 - The Old Mill
Summary
The Old Mill (Smock Mil [corn]) was constructed before 1799 and demolished in 1962 (Mills Archive put the date as 1967).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2313 3995 (point) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HAWKINGE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A smock mill of the late 18th century. The mill was originally used as a seed mill, but changed to grinding corn in 1830. The mill ceased work in 1902 (1-3)
<1> Hasted, E., 1799, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent: Volume 4 (Monograph). SKE11870.
<2> West, J., 1973, The Windmills of Kent (Monograph). SKE7965.
<3> Coles Finch, W., 1933, Watermills and Windmills (Monograph). SKE32368.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 4 2024 11:17AM