Hertfordshire's only windmill added heritage at-risk list

Summarised from BBC Beds Bucks And Herts's report · Updated 5 Nov, 06:55 · Archive

Cromer Windmill in Hertfordshire has been placed on Historic England's heritage at-risk register due to structural damage.

Cromer Windmill, a 17th Century post-mill in Ardeley near Stevenage, has been placed on Historic England's heritage at-risk register. The windmill sits on an historic mound dating back to the 13th Century. The Hertfordshire Building and Preservation Trust, which owns the structure, said it was a 'unique and irreplaceable' historic asset for local residents, volunteers and visitors. The trust's director, Nigel Wighton, said the listing would help it seek funding for 'vital repairs'.

The post-mill's fantail assembly is suffering from 'serious rot' in its main structural timbers. The fantail aids the building's rotation. Internally, a key structural beam has twisted under the weight of the windshaft, affecting the rotation of the main sails. Historic England warned that without intervention there was a risk of structural failure and the loss of the mill's ability to turn, threatening public access and the building's operation.

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• County's only windmill added to at-risk listThe trust which owns the post-mill says the listing will help it seek funding for vital repairs.BBC Beds Bucks And Herts · 5 Nov, 06:13

In this story: Cromer Windmill · Hertfordshire · Historic England · Hertfordshire Building and Preservation Trust · Nigel Wighton · Ardeley · Stevenage

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