Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
- BRIN-018
- Item
- Mid 20th century
Part of Brinton Windmill Photographs
Unknown photographer
Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
Part of Brinton Windmill Photographs
Unknown photographer
"Mill on the hill falling into ruin"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
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.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
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.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
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"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
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"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
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.
"Time takes a toll on unwanted landmark"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'Sussex Express' describing the concern voiced by the parish council of Herstmonceuax regarding the potential loss of the windmill on Windmill Hill.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
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.
Decaying exterior from rear of buck
Part of E J Cooke Collection
Very similar to Windmill Hill post mill, Herstmonceux.
Cooke, Edgar James
Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
Part of E Mitford Abraham Glass Slides
Abraham, Edward Mitford (1882-1959)
Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
Part of E M Gardner Collection
Gardner, Emilie Montgomery (1882-1959)
Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux, in the village streetscape
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
An early view of this post mill in working order
Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux, in a disused condition
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
Just the body remains
Tailpole in a poor condition, Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
Bin floor, Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
The brakewheel and sack hoist spindles are evident.
Stone floor, Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
Two pairs of stones with the brakewheel driving overdriven stones.
Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux, in a poor condition
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
Parts of the mill fabric is missing
Brakewheel and millstones, Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection
Buck construction detail, Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
Part of Frank W Gregory Collection