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The granary is almost complete and has to have a further external coat of paint and the rainwater gutters and downpipes connected to the soakaway. Internally the electrics have to be completed and the walls painted all of which will … Continue reading →

The construction of a granary is a key project in the continuous improvements that we are making on the mill site. We have reached a significant milestone in the construction of the granary with the completion of the roof When … Continue reading →

The children of Ash class from Hopton CEVC Primary School made use of the visitor centre to help with their studies into the changing environment around the Hopton area They learned how wheat used to be harvested, how the mill … Continue reading →

The old brick workshop, which has been renovated, modified, painted and is currently being converted into a visitor centre. A grass “patio” sown and improvements made by removing an eyesore wooden shed

After a short illness, Vincent Pargeter, one of the most respected millwrights died on Saturday night. Over a career spanning 43 years, he led the protection and repair of numerous wind and watermills across the South East of England and … Continue reading →

During the Heritage weekend (Sept 12th & 13th 2015) we had a demonstration of hemp rope making with visitor participation, which was very popular. Dog and horse leads had been made and were for sale at very reasonable prices. The … Continue reading →

The sheep are winter grazing in the meadow to help improve the ecology of the site.

Picture of the first bag of flour which was produced in October 2014

Getting ready for grinding flour for sale