Past Projects

Denver Mill Complex

Denver Mill was built in 1835, and ceased working in 1941 after being struck by lightning. The mill is listed grade II* and the adjacent granary is grade II. The mill complex was given to Norfolk County Council in 1971. However, the Miller's House remained in private ownership with restrictive covenants limiting access and operation of the mill.

Denver Mill before repair

In 1995 the Miller's House became available, and was purchased by the Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust. The County Council sold the mill and outbuildings to the Trust at the same time, creating the opportunity to develop the whole site as an important visitor centre, to provide income for the long term maintenance and repair of the building complex.

Denver Mill after repair

Works included repairs to the grade II* mill; conversion of outbuildings to cafe, toilets, workshops, interpretation centre and staff accommodation; and conversion of the Miller's House into three holiday house lets.

The Miller's House after repair

The Miller's House after repair

The project cost just over £1 million and was assisted by Norfolk County Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Rural Development Commission, and Objective 5b ERDF funding.

Additional further support was received from the Architectural Heritage Fund through a low interest loan to provide necessary working capital.

The mill complex opened in March 2000, and operates as a highly successful visitor attraction, open every day of the year.

Click here to visit the Denver Mill website

Picture Archive

Denver Mill before repair
Denver Mill after repair
Miller's House before & after repair

For other buildings considered as projects click here.