An Act of Parliament in 1755 mentions the windmill, which was marked on Rocque's map of 1762.The mill lost two sails in 1893, and worked by wind until 1902, latterly assisted by a steam engine.[3] Recently, concerns have been raised about the condition of the mill, and basic repairs are planned.[4] In January 2009, Reigate and Banstead Council agreed to spend £37,000 on urgent repairs to the mill, which had been placed on the Buildings at Risk Register.It had four Spring Patent sails fixed to a cast iron windshaft.