Sarre Windmill

Sarre Windmill
Origin
Grid referenceTR 259 651
Coordinates51°20′23″N 1°14′35″E / 51.33972°N 1.24306°E / 51.33972; 1.24306
Operator(s)Hobbs (?–2011)
Unknown (2011–)
Year built1821
Information
PurposeCorn mill
Holiday Let (2011–)
TypeSmock mill
StoreysThree-storey smock
Base storeysTwo-storey base
Smock sidesEight-sided
No. of sailsFour
Type of sailsDouble Patent sails
WindshaftCast iron
WindingFantail
Fantail bladesSix bladed
Auxiliary powerSteam engine 1861–1920
Gas engine 1920–1940
No. of pairs of millstonesTwo pairs
Other informationThe first windmill in Kent to have a steam engine as auxiliary power.

Sarre Windmill is a Grade II listed smock mill in Sarre, Kent, England, that was built in 1820. Formerly restored and working commercially, the mill is now closed.