Shiremark Mill, Capel

Shiremark Mill, also known as Kingsfold Mill or Capel Mill was a listed Smock mill at Capel, Surrey, England, which was burnt down in 1972.

Capel Windmill
Shiremark Mill, c.1919
Origin
Mill nameShiremark Mill
Kingsfold Mill
Capel Mill
Grid referenceTQ 1719 3760
Coordinates51°07′33″N 0°19′36″W
Year built1774
Information
PurposeCorn mill
TypeSmock mill
StoreysThree-storey smock
Base storeysSingle-storey base
Smock sidesEight sides
No. of sailsFour sails
Type of sailsDouble Patent sails
WindshaftCast iron
WindingHand winded by wheel and chain
No. of pairs of millstonesTwo pairs
Year lostBurnt down 1972
Other informationOnly windmill with stones on a hurst frame south of the River Thames
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