The work will fix a leaking roof
A historic Ashfield stone mill described as a “hidden gem” is getting £55,000 of work done to fix a leaking roof. Lindley’s Mill, a 19th Century stone windmill in Prospect Place, Sutton-in-Ashfield, has stood in a largely-unnoticed location near the town’s Leamington Estate for 200 years.
The funding was approved as an amendment to the Ashfield Independent-led council’s capital programme on Thursday , with £5,700 to be used from a historic section 106 developer contribution agreement.Councillor Dave Hennigan , who represents Central Sutton and New Cross, welcomed the investment and described the site as a “fantastic reminder of our heritage”.
Speaking after the meeting, he said: “I am delighted to have secured the money to safeguard its future.
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