The KCC restoration of Chillenden Mill

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A white-painted post mill with an open trestle, Chillenden windmill is a well-known landmark in this rural area of the county. Built in 1868-9, it replaced an earlier post mill on the same site. The mill ceased regular work in 1949. It was preserved in the 1950s and, although restored several times, it collapsed in a gale in November, 2003. Happily, this was not the end of the story, for the mill has been rebuilt and should stand as a landmark for several years to come.

The story of the mill’s working life, restoration and reconstruction can be followed using the links on this page.

The material assembled during the Kent Millers’ Tales Project is an unparalleled archival collection, containing a unique set of correspondence, illustrations and technical details relating to Chillenden Mill.