Stone Cross Mill Trust
The principle aim is to conserve the windmill as an example of one of the finest Grade II restored working windmills in England complete with its original machinery that reflects part of our industrial heritage. To increase awareness of the Mill as a tourist and coeducation attraction that links past engineering developments with new advances such as wind farms - a link from the past to the present.
Stone Cross Tower Windmill In 1994 discussions took place between the Hall family (the then owners of the Windmill), local campaigners and the Sussex Mills' Group in conjunction with Wealden District Council. This produced a solution to safeguard the future of the Windmill whereby a charitable trust would be formed and ownership of the Listed Building given over to the Trust for restoration and preservation in perpetuity. Stone Cross Mill Trust was formed in 1994 and transfer of the ownership of the Windmill was completed in November 1995. Charity Status was granted at the beginning of 1996 and the serious business of fund raising began. Stone Cross Mill Trust is now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registered Charity No: 1172798. Stone Cross Tower Windmill is generally considered to be one of the finest late generation Grade II* listed Windmills to be built in England. It is one of only three tower mills in East and West Sussex retaining all of its original machinery and attracts enthusiasts from all over the country and abroad. The Dutch molinologists call her 'the Old Lady of Stone Cross' and refer to her as 'she'. This windmill is unique in the position it occupies on the high ground to the North of Eastbourne and is visible from many places in the town. So much so that it was marked in the Admiralty charts as a reference point for shipping. A reasonable priced meeting centre for local groups. A venue for exhibitions. A local Heritage Centre for schools, colleges and youth groups from around the county. Guided tours. A cafe selling items made from locally grown organic grain that it is milled in the Windmill. Wholemeal stone ground flour sold.
Stone Cross Mill Trust
Stone Cross Tower Windmill In 1994 discussions took place between the Hall family (the then owners of the Windmill), local campaigners and the Sussex Mills' Group in conjunction with Wealden District Council. This produced a solution to safeguard the future of the Windmill whereby a charitable trust would be formed and ownership of the Listed Building given over to the Trust for restoration and preservation in perpetuity. Stone Cross Mill Trust was formed in 1994 and transfer of the ownership of the Windmill was completed in November 1995. Charity Status was granted at the beginning of 1996 and the serious business of fund raising began. Stone Cross Mill Trust is now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registered Charity No: 1172798. Stone Cross Tower Windmill is generally considered to be one of the finest late generation Grade II* listed Windmills to be built in England. It is one of only three tower mills in East and West Sussex retaining all of its original machinery and attracts enthusiasts from all over the country and abroad. The Dutch molinologists call her 'the Old Lady of Stone Cross' and refer to her as 'she'. This windmill is unique in the position it occupies on the high ground to the North of Eastbourne and is visible from many places in the town. So much so that it was marked in the Admiralty charts as a reference point for shipping. A reasonable priced meeting centre for local groups. A venue for exhibitions. A local Heritage Centre for schools, colleges and youth groups from around the county. Guided tours. A cafe selling items made from locally grown organic grain that it is milled in the Windmill. Wholemeal stone ground flour sold.
The principle aim is to conserve the windmill as an example of one of the finest Grade II restored working windmills in England complete with its original machinery that reflects part of our industrial heritage. To increase awareness of the Mill as a tourist and coeducation attraction that links past engineering developments with new advances such as wind farms - a link from the past to the present.
The help they provide
Where they help (Areas):Eastbourne, Lewes District, Wealden
Who they help (Beneficiaries):Conservation and Heritage
How they help (Services):Education/Training/Learning, Employment
