Nyetimber Mill facts for kids
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| Mill name | Nyetimber Mill |
| Grid reference | SZ 892 988 |
| Coordinates | 50°46′55″N 0°44′10″W / 50.782°N 0.736°W |
| Operator(s) | Private |
| Year built | 1840s |
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| Purpose | Corn mill |
| Type | Tower mill |
| Storeys | Four storeys |
| No. of sails | Four sails |
| Type of sails | Patent sails |
| Winding | Fantail |
| Fantail blades | Six pairs |
| No. of pairs of millstones | Two pairs |
Nyetimber Mill is a historic tower mill located in Pagham, Sussex, England. It is a special building, listed as Grade II, which means it's important and protected. Today, this old windmill has been changed into a home.
The Mill's Story: A Look Back
Nyetimber Mill was built a long time ago, in the early 1840s. It was used to grind corn, turning it into flour. This was a very important job before modern factories existed.
The mill worked steadily until 1915. At that time, it was damaged by a strong tailwind, which is wind blowing from behind the mill. This made it stop working.
The large sails stayed on the mill for some years after it stopped grinding. But in 1927, lightning struck the mill, damaging its sails. Over time, the mill became old and unused.
In 1962, a fire broke out at the mill, causing even more damage. The top part, called the windshaft, was left sitting above the ivy-covered tower. Many years later, by 2005, the mill was carefully changed into a house.
What Nyetimber Mill Looks Like
Nyetimber Mill is a tall building made of brick. It has four main floors inside. The top of the mill has a special curved roof called an ogee cap. This cap could turn to face the wind.
The mill once had four large sails. These were "Patent sails," which were advanced for their time. They could adjust automatically to catch the wind. A "fantail" helped the cap turn so the sails always faced the wind.
Inside, the mill had two pairs of large millstones. These stones would grind the corn. There was also a pulley on the outside. This allowed the mill to be powered by an engine if there wasn't enough wind. This pulley is still there today, even though the mill is now a home.
Who Ran the Mill?
Here are some of the people who worked as millers at Nyetimber Mill:
- William Adams: He ran the mill from the 1840s until 1905.
- W Prior: He was the miller until 1915, when the mill stopped working.
