Slip Mill, Hawkhurst, Maidstone

CUTT-00207
Item
23 October 2005

Cutting from 'Property Review' of a property listing for Slip Mill in Hawkhurst. The article gives a brief history of the mill, including evidence of ownership in the 15th century, as well as its use as a smuggling hideaway for the Hawkhurst Gang. It also mentions details of the building after its conversion into a private residence.

"Ebenezer Samuel Russell (1829 -1883)"

UNIO-01-18-01
File
c 2010

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Text references Helen Wilson and letters of John Russell (1888-1958).

Tremenheere, Wynn (1923-2015), chairman of Cranbrook Windmill Association

A Biography of Caleb Oyler Russell

UNIO-01-28-02
Item
c 2010

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Reference to Willesborough Watermill probably relates to Sevington Mill, Ashford. Reference to Shorncliffe Watermill probably relates to Seabrook Mill, Cheriton.

Tremenheere, Wynn (1923-2015), chairman of Cranbrook Windmill Association

Slip Mill, Hawkhurst, Maidstone

KMGC-22581
Item
1989

Part of Kent Mills Group Collection

Weir, Jean

Mill pond on opposite side of road, Slip Mill, Hawkhurst, Maidstone

KMGC-22702
Item
1989

Part of Kent Mills Group Collection

Weir, Jean

Slip Mill, Hawkhurst, Maidstone

KMGC-22703
Item
1989

Part of Kent Mills Group Collection

Weir, Jean

Slip Mill, Hawkhurst, Maidstone

KMGC-22719
Item
1989

Part of Kent Mills Group Collection

Weir, Jean

Remains of waterwheel, Slip Mill, Hawkhurst, Maidstone

KMGC-22720
Item
1989

Part of Kent Mills Group Collection

Weir, Jean

Gate, Slip Mill, Hawkhurst, Maidstone

KMGC-22704
Item
1989

Part of Kent Mills Group Collection

Weir, Jean

Helen Wilson letter to a Mr Cousins regarding Russell Family Tree

UNIO-01-79-01
Item
2 July 1988

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Wilson, Helen M (1913 -1998), nee West

Letter from Prissy Reeves to Helen (?Wilson), handwritten

UNIO-01-23-01
Item
1988

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

A few memories, also mention of photographs but none found. Prissy was daughter of Frank Reeves, miller at Union Mill for about 50 years.

Reeves, Prissy (1895 - c 1988)

Helen Wilson notes on the Russell family tree (1 of 3)

UNIO-01-32-01
Item
c 1988

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Summary of the Russell Family occupation of Mills 1832-1958: Cranbrook Churchyard; Dane Mead, Waterloo Road, Cranbrook; Little London Farm, Waldron; St Louis, Missourii, USA; Goddards Green, Cranbrook. Reference to Willesborough Watermill probably relates to Sevington Mill, Ashford.

Wilson, Helen M (1913 -1998), nee West

Helen Wilson notes on the Russell family tree (2 of 3)

UNIO-01-33-01
Item
c 1988

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

John Russell (1797-1875) came to Cranbrook from Chiddingly Mill.

Wilson, Helen M (1913 -1998), nee West

Letter to Mr Fryer

UNIO-01-85-01
Item
1980

Part of Union Windmill Cranbrook Collection

Mostly items of family history and ownership of various mills. Jack Fryer was founder and chairman of Cranbrook Windmill Association.

Wilson, Helen M (1913 -1998), nee West

Kent: Harrietsham - Lower Halstow

ASFC-WNS-031
File
Late 20th century

Part of Alan Stoyel Foundation Collection

Notes on Kent watermills. Also refers to the following mills: Corn Mill, Hollingbourne; Brandescombe Mill, Leeds; Royton Mill, Lenham; Old Mill, Loose.

Slip Mill, Hawkhurst, Maidstone, in working order

FWGC-1100691
Item
c 1913

Part of Frank W Gregory Collection

The millers cart is being loaded. Although this is a small mill the legend on the cart displays it as a roller mill in the ownership of Russell and Son. Postcard sent 30/5/1913