[1] The 70 ft (20m) six-storey brick tower mill, built 1830–32, is one of the most visible buildings in the village.

In 2013 English Heritage and The Department of Culture, Media and Sport have upgraded the listing status of the mill from Grade II to Grade II*[6] for the following principal reasons: An external survey was carried out on 2 October by Oxley Conservation and Bonwick Milling Heritage Consultancy.

Using a giant “cherry- picker” enabling them to closely examine the structure of the mill and to provide a detailed report of its condition.

The report states: ‘The extent of decay suffered is such that the head frame timbers have been significantly weakened and will be particularly vulnerable to failure in adverse weather conditions [high winds]; this risk is heightened by the sails and fantail which will exert tremendous forces on the timbers.’ With have agreement of English Heritage and the A.V.D.C.

Historic Building Risk Officer the Sails and the Fantail were removed in December 2013 to reduce the stress on the timbers.