Monument record TQ 94 NW 296 - Pluckley Windmill

Summary

Pluckley Windmill (Smock Mill) was constructed after 1819 and demolished (burnt down) in 1939.

Location

Grid reference TQ 9239 4563 (point) (2 map features)
Map sheet TQ94NW
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish PLUCKLEY, ASHFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A smock mill built in the early 19th century. Some restoration was carried out in 1874 when ownership changed hands. There was a bakery attached to the mill for some time, but this also derelict now. The mill ceased work in 1916, and it was considered to turn it into cottages. The mill now stands derelict. A corn windmill is shown on the Ordnance survey 1st edition map of c.1861 to the north of Pluckley, as the mill does not appear on the 1819 Mudge OS. (1-2)


<1> Finch W.C., 1933, Watermills & windmills: A historical survey of their rise, decline and fall as portrayed by those of Kent (Monograph). SKE16113.

<2> West, J., 1973, The Windmills of Kent (Monograph). SKE7965.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Monograph: Finch W.C.. 1933. Watermills & windmills: A historical survey of their rise, decline and fall as portrayed by those of Kent. [Mapped feature: #102069 mill, ]
  • <2> Monograph: West, J.. 1973. The Windmills of Kent.

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Record last edited

Jun 20 2024 9:18AM