War of the Roses - 1455

The mill was a vital source of food production, where villagers brought grain to be ground into flour. Essential to both economic and social life, the mill provided resources for Chiddingstone and surrounding areas. Local lords relied on the mill to ensure food supplies for their estates and any troops stationed nearby. During the War of the Roses, mills were crucial in sustaining both civilian and military populations. The Chiddingstone mill would have been controlled by the lord of the manor, and its productivity would have been vital for feeding troops or allies in the region.

A rustic stone windmill standing tall against a backdrop of rolling green hills, with the waterwheel gently turning in a serene stream, surrounded by golden fields of wheat under a clear blue sky.