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The Union Windmill was built in 1814 and stands at the highest point overlooking the town of Cranbrook. It is the tallest surviving smock mill in the British Isles, measuring 72 feet to the top of the cap. It has an eight-sided three-storey brick base and a four-storey, fixed wooden tower above that, clad in white painted weather-board. It has four sails (called sweeps in the Southeast) with patent shutters and a fantail which keeps the sweeps facing into the wind at all times. The mill underwent major renovations in 2002-3 and is in excellent working order.
The mill is open at regular times from April to the end of September each year. Our Volunteer Stewards are on duty on each floor to explain the workings of the mill. Whilst entry is free we do appreciate donations to support the work of this Registered Charity. We grind Wheat using solely wind power, whenever possible, and subject to availability, the Stoneground Wholemeal Flour can be purchased from the mill shop on open days. School and Other Group visits can be booked throughout the year. Watch the mill working on Youtube Site designed and maintained by Tony Singleton |
Welcome to Cranbrook Union Mill