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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
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
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 $1,018 MXN por noche del 15 feb al 16 feb
$1,018 MXN
$1,222 MXN en total
15 feb. - 16 feb.
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (439 opiniones)
Cordialidad y limpieza
Escogí ese hotel de parada al aeropuerto de Stantand y realmente estuve muy contenta con la elección.

Enviada el 24 may. 2017

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
Totalmente reembolsableReserva ahora y paga después
El precio es de $1,821 MXN por noche del 1 mar al 2 mar
$1,821 MXN
$2,185 MXN en total
1 mar. - 2 mar.
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,422 opiniones)
Todo ok

Enviada el 21 jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

3 out of 5
Bassingbourn Road, Essex Stansted England
El precio es de $1,648 MXN por noche del 23 feb al 24 feb
$1,648 MXN
$1,977 MXN en total
23 feb. - 24 feb.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel de negocios en Stansted. Tendrás a tu disposición desayuno incluido, wifi gratis y sala de fitness. Nuestros huéspedes destacan el desayuno ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,316 opiniones)
Muy buen Hotel, las habitaciones muy cómodas y limpias y el desayuno buffet muy bueno

Enviada el 24 ene. 2026

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
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Beautiful Medieval Town House with original beams, log fires & quirky interiors

Beautiful Medieval Town House with original beams, log fires & quirky interiors

Thaxted England
Hospédate en esta casa de vacaciones en Dunmow. Tendrás a tu disposición lavandería y chimenea en la habitación. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como Great ...
Beautiful Medieval Town House with original beams, log fires & quirky interiors
Flink's Barn

Flink's Barn

3.5 out of 5
Dunmow England
Hospédate en esta casa de campo con campo de golf en Dunmow. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, estacionamiento gratis y jardín. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones ...
Flink's Barn
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (265 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
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