Depicting the wind-powered saw mill constructed by Charles Dingley at Limehouse in 1767. It was opposed by local sawyers who believed it was undercutting their work and it was badly damaged by rioters on 10 May 1768. A copy of article "Charles DIngley, projector, and his Limehouse sawmill" by John H Appleby also included.
Mill has a Kentish-type cap and is standing on parallel-sided base without stage, in farming scene; has sails and appears to be in good condition but fan blades and spokes are missing.
Gregory, Frank William (1917-1998), mill researcher
The collection of Covenant deeds and Abstracts of Title relating to the new Corn Mill of East Ryppe, Lydd shed light on the ever changing terms and conditions of the status and ownership of the mill for the period between 1801 and 1905.
Cutting from "Kent Messenger". A party from the Folkestone Natural History Society visited Cranford church followed by a visit to the Old Mill at Cranbrook.