Lovely walk on local public pathway with fantastic views of Windmill known variously as John Webb's Mill or Lowe's Mill.

Thaxted Windmill is a grade II listed tower mill on the edge of the historic hilltop town of Thaxted, about 6 miles south east of Saffron Walden. The mill stands 48 feet high, and is made of red brick, with four wooden sails.

The mill was erected in 1804 on land owned by John Webb, a successful businessman who owned a number of properties locally, including a brick and tile work, and the local Swan Inn. There were 4 other mills in Thaxted at the time, but these were traditional post mills, whereas Webb's Mill was built to a tower design (a post mill rotates the entire body of the structure around a central column, while a tower mill rotates a moveable cap to which the sails are attatched).

The family of millers who worked the mill were the Lowe family, and so the building is sometimes referred to as Lowe's Mill. Interestingly, one of the recent leaders of the John Webb’s Windmill Trust that runs the mill is a direct descendent of the Lowe family.

The building material was local brick, fired just half a mile away, and there were 3 sets of millstones. The mill was in operation for just over a century, but by 1907 it was uneconomic to keep open. The advent of efficient steam engines made wind power less appealling and more costly.

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AED 392 total

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29 Sep - 30 Sep

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AED 440 total

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AED 637 total

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AED 564 total

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25 Oct - 26 Oct

"A convenient place for a stop over at a reasonable price. It's 10 minutes drive to Stansted airport, but quiet."

AED 417 total

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29 Sep - 30 Sep

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Below are some B&Bs in the surrounding area: Stansted Airport Lodge: 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from the heart of Thaxted.Orchard House: 4 rooms. 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from the downtown core. The Rifle Volunteer: 7 rooms. Situated 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from the heart of Thaxted. Black Horse: 6 rooms. 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from the heart of downtown.Little Barham B&B: 3 rooms. Located 6 mi (9.7 km) from the core of Thaxted. Enjoy the free full breakfast and outdoor pool.

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What is there to do in Thaxted?

If you like to experience a new place through your taste buds, you'll be sure to enjoy Thaxted for its bars and restaurants. Saffron Walden Museum and Market Square are also some sites to visit if you want to see more of the area.

How can I get to and around Thaxted?

You can plan your excursions in and around Thaxted ahead of time with these transportation options. Fly into Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 5.6 mi (9.1 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Cambridge (CBG), which is 19.1 mi (30.8 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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