South Marsh Mill, Arundel facts for kids
South Marsh Mill is an old windmill located in Arundel, Sussex, England. It's a special type called a tower mill, and it's so important that it's a "grade II listed" building. This means it's protected because of its history and unique design. Today, it's no longer grinding corn; it has been turned into a home!
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The mill c1920
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| Origin | |
| Mill name | South Marsh Mill |
| Mill location | TQ 013 063 |
| Coordinates | 50°50′49″N 0°33′43″W / 50.847°N 0.562°W |
| Operator(s) | Private |
| Year built | 1830 |
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| Purpose | Corn mill |
| Type | Tower mill |
| Storeys | Five storeys |
| No. of sails | Four sails |
| Type of sails | Patent sails |
| Windshaft | Cast iron |
| Winding | Fantail |
| Auxiliary power | Engine |
The Mill's Story
The South Marsh Mill was built in 1830. It used wind power to grind corn for many years. However, in 1915, a part called the windshaft broke. After that, the mill could no longer use wind.
Even though the wind power stopped, the mill kept working. It used an engine to grind corn until 1922. Around 1941, all the special machinery inside the mill was taken out.
What Does the Mill Look Like?
South Marsh Mill is a tall building with five floors. It used to have four large sails called "Patent sails." These sails were connected to a strong cast iron shaft.
The top part of the mill, called the cap, used to be shaped like a beehive. A special part called a fantail would turn the cap to face the wind. The mill had three pairs of millstones inside to grind the corn.
Today, the cap on top is shaped like an octagon. The broken windshaft is still inside it. The fantail is no longer there. Over the years, some parts have been added to the mill tower.
Who Worked at the Mill?
Here are some of the people who operated the mill:
- Messrs Dendy & Pellet (from 1830 to 1840)
- Henry Bartlett (from 1840 onwards)
- William Watkins (also from 1840 onwards)
