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"Mill on the hill falling into ruin"

Cutting from 'Sussex Express' describing the appeal for funding to preserve Windmill Hill Mill, near Herstmonceux. The article mentions that owner Mr. Reginald Buckmaster could not afford the cost of restoration, and that conservation officer for East Sussex County Council Mr. Norman Hutchins believed the best chance for restoring the mill was to acquire funding from a preservation group.

"Sail of the century!"

Cutting from 'The Eastbourne & Hailsham News' describing the opportunity for purchase and restoration of Windmill Hill Mill near Herstmonceux. The article mentions Hailsham agents Watsons as the party handling the transaction.

"Historic mill under threat"

Cutting from 'Sussex Express' describing the submission of a planning application to Wealden District Council to remove the top section of Windmill Hill Mill near Herstmonceux. The article gives a brief history of the mill, and includes a statement from the parish council's clerk Mr. Norman Poynter.

"Deadline set for an old mill"

Cutting from 'Argus' describing the requirement imposed on windmill owner Mr. Roger Ahlbach by Wealden District Council to conduct repairs on his mill near Herstmonceux, or else face a repairs notice. The article mentions that Mr. Ahlbach was given a six-week period in which to carry out repairs, and also provides a brief history of the mill.

"Village fears collapse of old windmill"

Cutting from 'The Courier' describing the concern voiced by residents of Herstmonceuax regarding the potential loss of the windmill on Windmill Hill. The article mentions lack of repair work as the reason for the mill's potential destruction, and that appeals had been made by the parish council and Weald District Council to mill owner Mr. Buckmaster. It also includes a brief history of the mill.

"Look, no sails!"

Cutting from 'Property South East' describing the granting of permission for restoration of Windmill Hill Mill near Herstmonceux. The article gives a brief history of the mill, and describes some of the features of the converted building.

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