At some point, the tail beam failed, and the windshaft was left hanging down vertically at the top of the tower, supported by the stocks alone.

[2] The mill tower now serves as a tasting room and shop for Nutbourne vineyards.

[3] Nutbourne Windmill is a five-storey brick and stone tower mill with a stage at first floor level.

[2] The mill had a beehive cap, winded by a fantail and is thought to have had four Spring sails.

[4] The mill drove two pairs of underdrift millstones.