Beacon Mill, Benenden

Beacon Mill, Benenden
The mill in May 2016
Origin
Grid referenceTQ 822 325
Coordinates51°3′43.5″N 0°35′52″E / 51.062083°N 0.59778°E / 51.062083; 0.59778
Year builtEarly nineteenth century
Information
PurposeCorn milling
TypeSmock mill
StoreysThree storeys
Base storeysTwo storeys
Smock sidesEight-sided
No. of sailsFour
Type of sailsSingle Patent sails
WindshaftCast iron
WindingFantail
Fantail bladesEight blades
No. of pairs of millstonesThree pairs
Size of millstones4 feet (1.22 m) diameter

Beacon Mill is a Grade II listed smock mill in Benenden, Kent, England which is in need of restoration. The mill has been out of use since 1923 and is privately owned.