Watermills · South East England
Tonge Mill
In or near Tonge.
Tonge Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Teynham · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Tonge Mill is located in Swale, Kent, with the postcode ME9 9AW. The nearest railway station is Teynham, which is 2.2 km away. Entry to the mill is free.
About
Tonge Mill is a Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1338569). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details TQ 96 SW TONGE CHURCH ROAD (west side) 2/180 Tonge Mill 27.8.52 GV II Mill and mill house. 1837 and 1866. Yellow stock brick and slate roofs. Convex curving range of 4 buildings and stack along the roadside. To left: 2 storey and hipped block with loft door and glazing bar sash on first floor, 2 blocked windows on ground floor. Centre: Mill house, 3 storeys on plinth with pilaster strip quoins and parapet. Two glazing bar sashes on second floor, 1 on first floor with loft door, 2 on ground floor with central boarded door in semi- circular headed surround with plaque over inscribed: T D 1837 To right: 2 storeys and sloping roof with 1 glazing bar casement and boarded door in large semi-circular headed surrounds on ground floor, with plaque over door, inscribed: B + S 1866 Similar block to right, no openings and chimney, approx. 100 foot height, square section and tapering with oversailing cornice cap. Listing NGR: TQ9345163560 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 176389 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Swale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: The Swale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tonge Mill is a Grade II listed watermill located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features that reflect the traditional milling practices of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3383, 0.7758
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Tonge
- Postcode
- ME9 9AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Teynham — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26622883 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tonge Mill?
- Tonge Mill is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME9 9AW), in the parish of Tonge.
- What is Tonge Mill?
- Tonge Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tonge Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Teynham, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME9 9AW.
- Is Tonge Mill a listed building?
- Tonge Mill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tonge Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Tonge Mill is part of the The Swale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tonge Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Tonge Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tonge Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Teynham, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME9 9AW.