Work on the Mill

Early summer 2003  Work on sails to repair rotten Hemlaths and some shutters refitted.Neck bearing freed up and work done on the striking gear to enable shutters to operate.This allowed the sails to rotate wind assisted for the first time in thirty years providing the wind was in favourable position as cap not operational as yet

 

Summer/ Autumn 2003  Cracks in smock weatherboardings either replaced or sealed to stop rain seeping in
Temporary plastic guttering fitted at base of wooden smock to channel rainwater away instead of running down brick base.This is to assist in the drying out needed for the brickwork
Safety barriers constructed on the dust floor to protect visitors when brake wheel turning
More work updates to follow last update January 2004

Summer 2004 - Mains water has now been installed after being fitted free by Essex and Suffolk Water

 

Please Note: Regular work parties operate at the mill on Tuesday afternoons all year. Any visitor is welcome at this time.