Beacon Mill, Benenden
| Beacon Mill, Benenden | |
|---|---|
The mill in May 2016 | |
| Origin | |
| Grid reference | TQ 822 325 |
| Coordinates | 51°3′43.5″N 0°35′52″E / 51.062083°N 0.59778°E |
| Year built | Early nineteenth century |
| Information | |
| Purpose | Corn milling |
| Type | Smock mill |
| Storeys | Three storeys |
| Base storeys | Two storeys |
| Smock sides | Eight-sided |
| No. of sails | Four |
| Type of sails | Single Patent sails |
| Windshaft | Cast iron |
| Winding | Fantail |
| Fantail blades | Eight blades |
| No. of pairs of millstones | Three pairs |
| Size of millstones | 4 feet (1.22 m) diameter |
Beacon Mill is a Grade II listed smock mill in Benenden, Kent, England which is in need of restoration. The mill has been out of use since 1923 and is privately owned.