The Jack and Jill Windmills dominate the skyline above Hassocks and are a well-know landmark on the Downs.This is Jack. According to Clayton Windmills:
This tower mill, over 44ft from the ground to the curb (upon which the cap rotated), has an inside diameter of 13ft at the top of the tower and 22ft 8in at the base. Winded by a five-blade fan and equipped with large patent sweeps, the mill worked three pairs of underdrift stones plus dressing and cleaning machinery.
[File under: Sussex Walk, Patcham, Jack and Jill Windmills, Ditchling Beacon]
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