South Marsh Mill, Arundel

South Marsh Mill is a grade II listed tower mill at Arundel, Sussex, England which has been converted to residential use.

History

South Marsh Mill was built in 1830. It was working by wind until 1915, when the windshaft snapped in a gale, but was worked by engine until 1922. The machinery was removed c.1941.

Description

South Marsh Mill is a five-storey tower mill. It had four Patent sails carried on a cast iron windshaft. The cap was a beehive shape, winded by a fantail. The mill drove three pairs of millstones. The cap now carried is a hexagonal shape. The fantail is missing. Various extensions have been made to the tower.

Millers

Messrs Dendy & Pellet 1830 - 1840 Henry Bartlett 1840 - William Watkins 1840 -

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References

External links Windmill World Page on South Marsh windmill.

South Marsh Mill, Arundel

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