Thank you to everyone who supported our windmill appeal

It’s testament to renovation works in the 1970s and 80s, and unfailing dedication of our volunteers, that the mill has stood the test of time. Now hundreds of Chiltern Society supporters and organisations have stepped forward to raise the £53,000 we needed. 

The Chilterns is a special place and together we can keep it that way. Thank you to everyone who has supported the appeal.

Producing flour until 1915, some of the mill’s timber machinery dates back to the 1600s. The machinery is now too fragile and precious to use, but every year hundreds of visitors can climb its four floors to view the mechanism which allowed a single miller to manage the whole process of grinding grain. Faced with collapse before – and saved by volunteers – we are now faced with another challenge, as following its latest inspection experts have confirmed work is vital.

Your support will safeguard the mill’s place in the landscape and history, as a centuries-old source of local pride and identity, and valuable community amenity.