[1] Restoration of the wind engine was undertaken by Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society and Hampshire Mills Group with assistance from the British Engineerium, Hove for the Crux Easton Wind Engine Restoration Trust.

Restoration of the wind engine was delayed due to an outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease.

The restored wind engine was officially opened on 25 September 2002 by Sir George Young.

[3] The wind engine was primarily used for pumping water, but also drove a circular saw and a pair of millstones.

The mill was capable of producing eight to ten sacks of flour (20 stone (130 kg) per day).