Kings Windmill, Shipley - Horsham

Four-storey smock mill on a two-storey brick base of 1879. Upper storeys faced with weather- boarding. Attached one storey engine house of 1880. The mill was bought in 1906 by the author Hilaire Belloc, who owned it until his death in 1953. The owners continue a programme of repainting and minor repairs but a more comprehensive repair scheme is required. The shutters have been removed from the sweeps to prevent high winds putting stress on the structure. The fan tail has been lost to storm damage and there has been some water ingress through the cap.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    KING's WINDMILL
    Heritage Category:
    Listed Building grade II*
    List Entry Number:
    1180806
    Local Planning Authority:
    Horsham
    Site Type:
    Industrial > Mill

Location

    Building Name:
    Kings Windmill
    County:
    West Sussex
    District / Borough:
    Horsham
    Parish:
    Shipley
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Horsham
    Region:
    London and South East

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Poor
    Occupancy / Use:
    Part occupied/part in use
    Priority:
    C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
    Ownership:
    Private
    Designation:
    Listed Building grade II*, CA

Contact Details

Rachel James 0207 973 3153

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England