'Jack' Windmill, Clayton, West Sussex

Above Clayton village on Duncton Down stands this black tower mill from 1866. Nearby is a second mill, 'Jill'. Being dated to 1821 she is Jack's older sister. Jack was restored in 1973 with £3,000 received as payment for using Jack as the setting for the film 'The Black Windmill'. Find out more about windmills and watermills in our Teachers' Kit - Mills.

Location

West Sussex Clayton

Period

1930s (1930 - 1938)

Tags

building windmill restoration film location 1930s (1930 - 1938)