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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Our customers like these accommodations in the area, and they may offer budget-friendly nightly rates: Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns - 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from the heart of Dunmow. Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Ilford Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport - 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from the heart of Dunmow. Property features at this guesthouse include free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk.

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Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. Average annual precipitation for Dunmow is 27 inches.

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In general, Dunmow is known for its bars, restaurants, and churches. Get out into nature with places like Flitch Way Country Park, Crazy Dog Field, and Hatfield Forest Country Park. Cultural attractions include The Henry Moore Foundation, Kelvedon Hatch, and Great Bardfield Cottage Museum. Locals like to shop at Braintree Village and Bond Street.

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