Monument record TQ 83 NE 204 - Town Mill, Biddenden post-medieval windmill

Summary

A smock built in the early 19th century. During it's lifetime, the mill was raised onto a brick base. After the mill ceased work in 1914, the base was converted into a house. A corn windmill is shown on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map of c.1961 and is still present on the 3rd edition of c.1922. The site was located to the south extent of the town and the area is now at the edge of a recreation ground. Little else is known about the history of the mill itself.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8505 3815 (point) Centred
Map sheet TQ83NE
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish BIDDENDEN, ASHFORD, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> 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 (1)

  • <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: #67752 Mill, ]

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 7 2024 8:49AM