Kibworth Harcourt Windmill To Be Restored To Former Glory

A major project is to take place to restore the historic Kibworth Harcourt Windmill to its former glory.

Once complete it will see the last surviving post mill in Leicestershire, which dates back to  1711, become operational again for the first time since the 1930s.

Kibworth Harcourt Windmill

The work, set to begin later this year or in early 2021, will include new sails being installed after they were removed three years ago for safety reasons.

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings is behind the project at the grade two listed windmill, which will cost several hundred thousand pounds.

It will be paid for mainly by a generous legacy  left to the Society.

Director Matthew Slocombe spoke to Hfm:

Inside the windmill

You can watch a fascinating 3D laser scan survey of the mill HERE