Thaxted Windmill Trust Community Interest Company (CIO) has received a grant of £116,902 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the development of a project to conserve John Webb’s Mill in Thaxted, Essex. Historic England have provided additional funds of £33,326 for the development of the project, largely towards planning for the structural and millwrighting repairs, alongside technical support and guidance.

The Grade II* listed red brick tower windmill was built in 1804 for Mr John Webb, a local businessman and farmer. John Webb’s Windmill was added to Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register in 2019. The building is suffering from extensive internal damp caused by eroded brickwork and open joints, which is leading to widespread mould on internal walls.

Further details of the project, which also aims to support traditional craft skills, can be found here: https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/in-your-area/east-of-england/saving-thaxteds-last-windmill/