Nutbourne Windmill facts for kids
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The mill in 2007
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| Origin | |
| Mill name | Nutbourne Mill |
| Mill location | TQ 07840 18863 |
| Coordinates | 50°57′33″N 0°27′57″W / 50.959113°N 0.465881°W |
| Operator(s) | Nutbourne Vineyards |
| Year built | 1854 |
| Information | |
| Purpose | Corn mill |
| Type | Tower mill |
| Storeys | Five storeys |
| No. of sails | Four sails |
| Type of sails | Spring sails |
| Winding | Fantail |
| No. of pairs of millstones | Two pairs |
Nutbourne Windmill is a tower mill located in Nutbourne, Sussex, England. It's an old windmill that has been given a new life, now serving as a shop and tasting room for a local vineyard.
The Story of Nutbourne Windmill
Nutbourne Windmill was built a long time ago, in 1854. It didn't work as a mill for very long, stopping around 1894. Over the years, the windmill slowly fell into disrepair. Even during the Second World War, its top part, called the cap, was still there.
At one point, a part called the tail beam broke. This caused the main shaft, or "windshaft," to hang straight down inside the tower. But don't worry, the mill tower is now used for something new! It's a special room where Nutbourne vineyards lets people taste their wines and buy products.
What Does the Windmill Look Like?
Nutbourne Windmill is a tall building with five floors. It's made from brick and stone. It used to have a special platform, or "stage," on its first floor. The mill had a rounded top, called a "beehive cap." It was turned into the wind by a "fantail," which is like a small windmill at the back.
It's believed the mill had four "Spring sails." These sails helped to turn two pairs of large grinding stones, called "millstone"s. These stones would grind corn from below.
Who Worked at the Mill?
Here are some of the people who worked at Nutbourne Windmill:
- Messrs Reed and Stillwell (around 1890)
