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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. 

#red #windmill #sunset #uk #britain #england
Find a new advent window display in Thaxted every day during December, up to the 24th of December. Inspired by the hugely popular event in Saltaire, 2017 is the first for Thaxted. A new window is lit at 5pm on their given day and remain lit every evening until at least Christmas. There are some charming, beautiful and wonderful windows to be seen. 


#red #longexposure #lighttrails #christmasishere #festive #advent #christmas #uk #britain #england
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. 

#red #windmill #sunset #uk #britain #england
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. 

#red #windmill #sunset #uk #britain #england #eastanglia #colours #history #perspectives
Lovely walk on local public pathway with fantastic views of Thaxted windmill and church
Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

3 out of 5
Bull Ring Dunmow England
El precio es de $1,293 MXN por noche del 27 mar al 28 mar
$1,293 MXN
$1,552 MXN en total
27 mar. - 28 mar.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en esta posada en Dunmow. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, estacionamiento gratis y servicio a la habitación. Nuestros huéspedes destacan la atención ...
Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Waltham Close Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford England
El precio es de $1,904 MXN por noche del 10 abr al 11 abr
$1,904 MXN
$2,285 MXN en total
10 abr. - 11 abr.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel de negocios en Bishop's Stortford. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, 3 restaurantes y desayuno. Nuestros huéspedes destacan el desayuno ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,630 opiniones)
Muy cerca del aeropuerto, cómodo, limpio, ambiente relajado y en silencio.

Enviada el 11 ene. 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Round Coppice Road Stansted England
El precio es de $1,678 MXN por noche del 31 mar al 1 abr
$1,678 MXN
$2,014 MXN en total
31 mar. - 1 abr.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel de negocios en Stansted. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, desayuno y servicio a la habitación las 24 horas. Nuestros huéspedes destacan ...
Novotel London Stansted Airport
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas, con base en una estancia de 1 noche para 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Aplican términos adicionales.
3 bedroom accommodation in Thaxted

3 bedroom accommodation in Thaxted

Thaxted
Hospédate en esta casa de campo en Dunmow. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, jardín y lavandería. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como Great Bardfield Cottage ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 opiniones)
We had a wonderful few days at The Lodge which is in a great location, secluded in the countryside a
We had a wonderful few days at The Lodge which is in a great location, secluded in the countryside and yet so near to the lovely villages of Thaxted and Saffron Walden. The lodge has been beautifully and tastefully decorated with thought being given to both comfort and practicality. Everything we ...

Enviada el 9 feb. 2026

3 bedroom accommodation in Thaxted
The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
41 Regent St Cambridge England
Hospédate en este apart-hotel en Cambridge. Tendrás a tu disposición desayuno incluido, wifi gratis y servicio de limpieza diario. Nuestros huéspedes destacan ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (288 opiniones)
Horrible
Mucho ruido, habitaciones sin aislamiento acústico se escucha el respirar de la habitación de al lado, ni te cuento si tienes la oficina de limpieza o almacenaje de toallas o el ascensor al lado, vulnera el primer principio de un hotel, descanso, el poder dormir plácidamente.

Enviada el 12 may. 2024

The Regent Aparthotel
Sidney Sussex College Cambridge

Sidney Sussex College Cambridge

2 out of 5
Sidney St Cambridge England
Hospédate en este departamento en Cambridge. Tendrás a tu disposición jardín. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como ADC Theatre y Plaza del mercado de ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 opiniones)
It was lovely to stay at a college. I studied at a different college a long time ago and this one is quite tucked away, in my day we called it Sidney Sainsbury's as it's opposite the supermarket!

Enviada el 5 ene. 2026

Sidney Sussex College Cambridge
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas, con base en una estancia de 1 noche para 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Aplican términos adicionales.

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