It was a Scheduled Ancient Monument from 1976 to 1978,[1][2] and remains a Grade II* listed building.

[4] These sails were bought by the owner of the post mill at Brenzett.

A 7 horsepower (5.2 kW) steam engine provided auxiliary power at one time.

In 1946, the owner of the mill, Sir Sydney Nicholson, had the mill made weatherproof but plans for further repair and restoration were thwarted by his death the next year.

[4] By the late 1970s the mill was on the point of collapse, but a restoration programme was put in place and the mill was fully restored, and fitted with patent sails as the windshaft was found to be suitable for these.