History of the Ashdon Windmill
| 1757 | Mill erected by William Haylock, carpenter of Ashdon. |
| 1769 |
A sale notice was published for a piece of land, Incroft, off Greensfoot Lane (Mill Lane), Ashdon. |
| 1775 |
A further sale notice which included a bolter, brewery and bakehouse. |
| 1809 |
Josiah Giblin had possession of the Mill. Insured by Stephen Adams for £210 p.a. Mill extended at the rear to accommodate a second pair of stones. |
| 1813 |
Mill advertised for sale with two pairs of stones and granaries taking 130 quarters. |
| Circa 1815 |
Mill extended to take a second pair of stones (French stones). |
| 1819 |
Josiah Giblin declared bankrupt. |
| 1830 |
John Ruse was occupier but the Mill was owned by John Brown. |
| 1848 |
John Brown shown as owner and occupier of the Mill and yard. |
| 1850 |
Frederick and John Ruse recorded as Millers at Ashdon. |
| 1894 |
The Mill appears to have been owned and operated by John Bragg of the Tower Mill (on Radwinter Road). |
| 1912 |
The Mill ceased to work commercially but held by William Bragg. |
| 1916 |
Mill Cottages rented for £10 per annum as part of Ridgewells Farm. |
| 1932 |
Efforts made to preserve the Mill and timber props put in for support of the broken left side girt of the Mill cabin. |
| 1950 |
Extensive repairs carried out. |
| 1970s |
Further repairs carried out to the Mill by Thurlow Estate including a new set of sails (non operational). |
| 1990s |
Sails removed as now in dangerous condition. |
| 21 Dec, 2000 |
Mill gifted to Ashdon village by Thurlow Estate and registered in the name of Ashdon Windmill Trust Limited. |
