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Thaxted’s John Webb Windmill to be restored

John Webb’s or Lowe’s Mill is a 221 year old Grade II* listed[1] tower mill at Thaxted, Essex, England, which was closed to the public in 2018 after eroding brickwork led to extensive internal damage.

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However, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, has pledged £1.3m to its restoration with further donations from Historic England, which have helped to secure the Grade II* listed landmark’s future.

“Once restored, this historic mill will once again stand at the heart of Thaxted, bringing 200 years of local stories to life,” said Trudi Hughes, a risk architect.

The windmill will be brought back into full working order when its sails, winding gear and internal milling machinery are repaired and restored.

It is hoped repairs to the brick tower will also halt the decaying process and protect the building from water leaks.

For more information about this subject see: BBC News

For information about the history of the mill see: Thaxted-pc-gov-uk