Owner of 250-year-old Grade II-listed windmill gives it colourful makeover as original miller’s descendant says paintjob would have made him ‘turn in his grave’
The owner of a 250-year-old Grade II-listed windmill has given the historic building a colourful new paint scheme, prompting criticism from a descendant of its original miller. The dispute highlights the tension between personal restoration choices and preserving the traditional appearance of protected heritage buildings.
The descendant said the original miller would have “turned in his grave” over the makeover, suggesting the colours depart sharply from the windmill’s historic character. Grade II listing recognises a building’s special architectural or historic interest, although owners can still carry out changes subject to relevant rules and permissions.
- Historic windmill receives controversial colourful repaint.
- Original miller’s descendant strongly objects.
- Row raises heritage preservation concerns.