These old windmills are the best proof that people were clever enough a number of centuries ago - long before the discovery of electricity and the inventions that resulted from it - to harness the power of the elements for their own purposes: no human or animal muscle power is needed for the grinding process, but the wind captured by the covered wings is enough to drive the heavy millstones and thus, for example, to grind flour from grain (grain mills) or to press oil from olives (oil mills). Often they are only technical and historical evidence of a long tradition of craftsmanship, because most of the old mills have been abandoned over time.

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Natalie

December 1, 2022

Sometimes known as King's Mill or Vincent's Mill, Shipley Mill is an eight sided smock windmill. The largest in Sussex, it was built in 1879 and is five stories high inside. Sadly the mill is no longer open to visitors, but there are still fantastic views from the footpath running next door.

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windmill in the programme Jonothan Creek

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Location: Shipley, Horsham, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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