1804
Smock mill in existence
Charlwood Common Mill was in existence by 1804.
Site overview
Charlwood Common Mill was a smock corn mill at Charlwood. It was in existence by 1804 and later burnt down in February 1901. The base survived the fire and was converted to residential use in 1934.
The surviving form is a domestic conversion of the former smock-mill base.
Map
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History
Charlwood Common Mill stood at Charlwood as a smock corn mill. It was in existence by 1804 and formed part of the village's wind-powered milling history. The working mill was destroyed by fire in February 1901, ending its life as a complete smock mill.
The base remained after the fire and survived into the twentieth century. In 1934 the base was converted to residential use, giving the former mill site its present domestic character. The cap, sails, windshaft, and working machinery no longer survive.
Timeline
1901
Mill burnt down
The smock mill burnt down in February 1901.
1934
Base converted to residential use
The surviving mill base was converted to residential use in 1934.
Sources and records
Windmill World entry: Charlwood windmill
Mills Archive catalogue entry: Smock mill, Charlwood
List of windmills in Surrey
Mills Archive catalogue entry: Smock mill, Charlwood
List of windmills in Surrey