Wealden MP Nusrat Ghani, has visited Nutley windmill to celebrate its September open day. It is the oldest and last working open-trestle post mill in Sussex, and only one of five left in the country. Its centre post came from a tree felled during the reign of King Henry VII, so at least one part of the mill is nearly 500 years old.
The windmill is thought to have been built in Goudhurst in Kent before being moved to it's current site around 1835, serving as a commercial asset until 1908. It is currently run by Uckfield and District Preservation Society, maintained by a team of volunteers and funded through donations from the public.
Nutley windmill has been offering a series of open days this summer, with the next one planned for Sunday, October 10 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. The windmill is also open on most Wednesdays throughout the year from 11am to 3pm.
Nusrat Ghani said: “We are incredibly lucky that Wealden is the home of so many unique and treasured historical assets. Nutley windmill a fine example of the oldest design of windmill known in this country since the 12th century and I’m grateful to Brian and Robert Pike and all the wonderful volunteers who keep it the best-preserved windmill in the country and ensure that it continues to thrive.
"The site is open to visitors and is the perfect place to explore the rich history of milling in Sussex and to enjoy a countryside walk in our beautiful Ashdown Forest. Please do get in touch if you can spare some time and would like to become a volunteer.”
If you can give up some time to help the fantastic team of volunteers who maintain this unique landmark, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected] or by calling 01435 873367.
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