Walter's Mill is a

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at Mark Cross,

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which has been converted to residential accommodation.

History

''Walter's Mill'' was first mentioned in 1845 and is thought to have been built by the Arnold brothers of

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. The mill was working by wind until 26 July 1911, when it was burnt out. The mill was refitted and driven by a gas engine, at that time having a crenellated top, which was removed in the early 1930s. the mill building was converted and extended to form a house in 1962. In 2005, it was announced that the owners planned to rebuild the cap and sails, and return the mill to a more traditional appearance in the long term.

Description

''Walter's Mill'' is a five-storey tile-hung brick tower mill. It had four

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. The Kentish-style cap was winded by a

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. The mill drove two pairs of underdrift

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s. The converted tower stands today, with the window and door openings having been enlarged during the conversion.

Millers

*Catherine Ashby 1845 *Walter Dunk 1855 - 1856 *Edward J Walter and Sons 1887 *Edward and Joseph Walter 1903 *Joseph Walter and Son 1905 *Joseph Walter and Sons 1913 *Wealden Farmers Ltd 1930s References for above:-

References

External links

Windmill World
webpage on Mark Cross mill.
Photograph
of the mill on fire.
Photograph
of the mill in 1936.

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Millers

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