At Sacrewell, we are incredibly proud of our rich history and the role Sacrewell Watermill plays in the heritage of Thornhaugh-cum-Wansford. This #HeritageTreasures Day, we’re excited to celebrate and share some of the fascinating aspects of our history and heritage, both old and new.
Milling at Sacrewell has deep roots, stretching back to the Roman era and evolving over centuries to the building we see today, which was rebuilt in 1755. Even more intriguingly, the mill may sit on the site of one of the mills mentioned in the Domesday Book, linking us to England’s early agricultural history. Unfortunately, the mill ceased its operations in the 1960s due to a lack of human resource. However, its legacy lives on through efforts to preserve and share its history.
In 2013, The William Scott Abbott Trust received a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, allowing us to restore the mill. It reopened its doors to the public in 2015. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the mill’s reopening, a moment we are proud to celebrate as part of Sacrewell’s heritage. Sacrewell Mill remains a living piece of history that continues to inspire and educate the next generation.
You can find out more about our beautiful Watermill here.