Beacon Hill Windmill on a sunny day

Rottingdean Windmill

Rottingdean

A black wooden windmill on the hill above the village, a landmark seen from the cliffs and the sea.

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LandmarkTime here: 15–30 min

On the map

Nevill Road, Rottingdean, BN2 7HG

Quick facts

The windmill was built in 1802 and stopped working in 1881.

It is a Grade II listed building and can be seen for miles from the north and east.

It stands on Beacon Hill, which is a local nature reserve with open views over the village and the Channel.

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