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  Drapers Windmill, Margate

Location
Grid reference - TR 362 700
OS Sheet – 179
In St Peter's footpath, off College Road, on S edge of town.

A black smock mill built in 1845 by John Holman, and last worked by wind in the early 1930s. Restored to working order by the Drapers Windmill Trust. A gas engine installation due for completion 2007. Flour milled for demonstration only. Owned by Kent County Council.  Souvenir shop & small museum.


Opening times
June - August, Sundays   14.00 – 16.00. Also Saturdays in August . Parties at other times by appointment only.

National Mills Weekend opening times

Sunday 14.00 - 16.00

Enquiries
David Keep
01843 226227

Email
davidkeep@btinternet.com

Website
 www.kentwindmills.homestead.com

 














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© Nigel Cox
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