Bembridge Windmill

Knowle Mill, better known today as Bembridge Windmill is a Grade I listed tower mill at Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England which has been preserved.

History

Bembridge Mill was built c1700. It was painted by Turner in 1795. The mill was working by wind until 1915, having only been used for grinding animal feed after 1897. The mill was restored in 1935 and again in 1959, the latter being funded by public subscription. In 1962 the mill was taken over by the National Trust. It has been restored and is open to the public.

Description

Bembridge Mill is a four storey tower mill with a boat shaped cap which is winded by chain and wheel. It has four Common sails. The two pairs of millstones are driven underdrift.

Public access

Bembridge windmill is open from 11:00 to 17:00 (or dusk if earlier) daily between 14 March and 1 November.

References

External links

Windmill World webpage on Bembridge Mill

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Karl Southern
30 April 2013
There isn't much room around the windmill which can be a challenge to get photographs. You can bring a wide lens or walk down the path past the entrance where you will see a small gap near the fence.
Carl Griffin
30 December 2015
Only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight. Built in 1700 & last used in 1913. Run by National Trust.
Colin Bielckus
23 April 2019
Worth a visit to see the inside. A challenging climb unless you’re reasonably fit.
Stuart Millard
24 August 2012
Park in the lay-by 100yds from the entrance. Watch for the massive pothole, it's a killer.
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