1822–1840
Tower mill built
The circular brick tower mill was probably built between 1822 and 1840.
Site overview
Arkley Windmill, also known as Barnet Gate Mill, is a Grade II* listed brick tower mill at Barnet Gate. It was probably built between 1822 and 1840 as a corn mill. Steam power was added in 1895, but the mill continued working by wind until 1916.
It was restored in 1930, when a new cap, fantail and gallery around the cap were made.
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History
Arkley Windmill, also known as Barnet Gate Mill, is a circular brick tower mill at Barnet Gate in the London Borough of Barnet. It was probably built between 1822 and 1840 as a four-storey corn mill. The mill had four sails, a cap and a fantail, and was later equipped with auxiliary steam power.
Steam was added in 1895, but the mill continued working by wind until 1916. The mill was restored in 1930, when a new cap, fantail and gallery around the cap were made. It survives as a Grade II* listed tower mill with cap, fantail and sails, in private ownership.
Timeline
1895
Steam power added
Steam power was added to the mill in 1895.
1916
Wind working ended
The mill worked by wind until 1916.
1930
Mill restored
The mill was restored in 1930 with a new cap, fantail and gallery around the cap.
Sources and records
Historic England National Heritage List entry: Arkley Windmill
Wikipedia article: Barnet Gate Mill
Kiddle article: Barnet Gate Mill
Wikipedia article: Barnet Gate Mill
Kiddle article: Barnet Gate Mill