Oldland Mill Trust
Our main appeal
Keep Oldland Windmill’s sweeps turning !!
Please help us keep this wonderful Grade II listed Sussex post mill maintained for future generations.
Messages from supporters
Thank you for a great visit !
Brilliant
Given in memory of the late Roy Short who did so much for the mill
Thank you for kindly letting us have some wedding photos taken here - the ones we have seen so far have come out beautifully. A lovely mill that we happened across on a winter walk.
Ran past and was an open day on, I used to live on a farm that once had a watermill & love history so was amazing to be allowed inside & hear about the mill. I had no cash on me so happy to donate.
Wonderful place, enjoyed the open day
I love Oldlands Mill and would like to support the care and maintenance of such a beautiful landmark.
My daughter and I were cycling past, we stopped to take some pictures and were then kindly invited for a tour around. Thanks for you time and incredible knowledge about the Windmill.
We arrived at the windmill with no cash but were still welcomed in, Fred was soo interesting to talk to and encouraged our son to ask all sorts of interesting questions. He even got to help move the direction of the mill. A memorable visit which won’t be forgotten, thank you.
Just been to see Oldland Windmill. It is immaculate, well done with the restoration and best wishes with its ongoing care
About Oldland Mill Trust
Oldland Mill Trust, winner of the prestigious Heritage 'Angel Award' in 2014, is a registered charity number 1072911 formed in 1997. The Trust owns and maintains a Grade II Listed post mill built c1700. Originally an open trestle post mill, the single story roundhouse was added c1854 to provide storage and also protect the trestle. The mill has four spring sweeps that drive a cast iron wind-shaft, installed in 1873, and is turned into wind by hand, assisted by a tail-pole. Inside the mill are spaces for two pairs of millstones, one set in the head of the mill, the other in the tail. Only the pair in the head are restored to working condition. Around 1870 a steam engine was installed beside the mill to provide auxiliary power. The mill then continued to work commercially up to c1912 but during the following years it fell into disrepair. During 1980, a long restoration commenced led by Volunteers and the mill ground wheat once again in 2008.