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Building record TR 05 NE 20 - Miles Mill, Boughton Street
Summary
Asmockmill built circa 1790. The mill continued to work with wind until 1909 when steam power was introduced to complement the sails. A few years later, an oil engine was fitted. The sails and fans were taken down in 1929, with the mill ceaseing work entirely in 1931.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0573 5952 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BOUGHTON UNDER BLEAN, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Windmills of Kent 1979 96 fig 61 (J.West) (OS Card Reference). SKE51388.
<2> Wikipedia, 2019, List of windmills in Kent (Website). SKE52140.
<3> Finch W.C., 1933, Watermills & windmills: A historical survey of their rise, decline and fall as portrayed by those of Kent (Monograph). SKE16113.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SKE51388 OS Card Reference: Windmills of Kent 1979 96 fig 61 (J.West). [Mapped feature: #40023 Windmill, ]
- <2> SKE52140 Website: Wikipedia. 2019. List of windmills in Kent.
- <3> SKE16113 Monograph: Finch W.C.. 1933. Watermills & windmills: A historical survey of their rise, decline and fall as portrayed by those of Kent.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 21 2023 2:05PM