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Gibbet Mill

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Gibbet Mill — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Rye-East Sussex, Gibbet Mill - geograph.org.uk - 2636358

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Gibbet Mill is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Gibbet Mill, Tillingham Mill, Barry's Mill or New Mill is a grade II listed cosmetically reconstructed smock mill at Rye, East Sussex, England. Today it serves as bed and breakfast accommodation.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

]] A mill has stood on this site since 1596, and a post mill is known to have been built here in 1758. The mill was working by wind until 1912, and was used as a bakery until 13 June 1930 when it was burnt down. The new mill was erected in 1932, Neve's of Heathfield being responsible for the millwrighting work.

Description

As built, Gibbett Mill was a four-storey smock mill on a single-storey brick base, with a stage at first-floor level. In 1844 she had four Patent sails but latterly was worked with four Spring sails. These were carried in a cast-iron Windshaft. The cap was in the Kentish style, winded by a fantail. The mill drove three pairs of millstones. The replica mill bears very little resemblance to an actual working windmill. It has a shorter smock, making the mill appear squatter than the original. The cap is exaggerated in height and is not designed to turn into the wind. Replica sails and fantail are carried. The reconstructed stage is wider than the original.

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Coordinates
50.9505, 0.7271
County
East Sussex
District
Rother
Parish
Rye
Postcode
TN31 7DW
Parliamentary constituency
Hastings and Rye
Established
1824

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gibbet Mill?
Gibbet Mill is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN31 7DW), in the parish of Rye.
When was Gibbet Mill built?
Built or established in 1824.
Who owns Gibbet Mill?
Gibbet Mill is owned by Private.
Is Gibbet Mill a listed building?
Gibbet Mill is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to Gibbet Mill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TN31 7DW. It sits within the Hastings and Rye parliamentary constituency.