Work on the Mill
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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.
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