1807
Cross Street Mill built
The post mill later known as Sea Mill was built at Cross Street, Worthing.
Site overview
Sea Mill was a post mill at Worthing. It originated as Cross Street Mill, also known as Isted's Mill or Teville Mill, and was built in 1807. In 1881 the post mill was moved to a new coastal site, where it became known as Sea Mill.
It ceased working in 1892 and was later derelict.
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History
Sea Mill was a Worthing post mill with an earlier history as Cross Street Mill, Isted's Mill, or Teville Mill. It was built in 1807 and originally stood at Cross Street. In 1881 the mill was moved to a new site near the sea, giving rise to the name Sea Mill and the later Sea Mill Park Crescent association.
After the move it continued as a wind-powered corn mill. The mill ceased work in 1892. It later stood disused with four sails and remains of its tailpole fantail, and by about 1900 it was derelict.
The final demolition date has not been established.
Timeline
1881
Mill moved to coastal site
The post mill was moved to a new coastal site and became known as Sea Mill.
1892
Sea Mill ceased work
Sea Mill stopped working as a wind-powered mill.
1900
Derelict mill survived
Sea Mill survived in derelict condition around 1900.
Sources and records
List of windmills in West Sussex
Worthing Pubs article: Anchor Inn
Mills Archive catalogue: Sea Mill, Worthing
Windmill Photographic Register
Worthing Pubs article: Anchor Inn
Mills Archive catalogue: Sea Mill, Worthing
Windmill Photographic Register