A public fundraising campaign has launched to restore Nant Mill, one of Wrexham’s most significant heritage sites. The building has remained closed since 2018.
Funding Cuts
Nant Mill, located between Coedpoeth and Minera, dates back to the 15th century. The current mill structure was built in 1832. Once a thriving visitor centre, it fell into disuse after funding cuts.
The newly formed Nant Mill Community Trust will work within the Clywedog Valley Partnership and with support from Wrexham County Borough Council. It now has the opportunity of a long lease from the council, giving the community the opportunity to reopen the site.
The restoration of Nant Mill is part of a larger £1.7m regeneration project led by the Clywedog Valley Partnership. Groundwork North Wales will oversee the project. The project aims to rejuvenate the nine-mile Clywedog Trail, restoring industrial heritage, improving habitats and expanding public access.
National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded initial development funding and invited a Stage 2 application. This will include a potential £1.26m grant. To unlock this, the partnership must raise around £460,000 in match funding.
Nant Mill Community Trust aims to raise £40,000 towards this. The programme will contribute a wider restoration package for the visitor centre and support Nant Mill to reopen its doors.
“This is a unique opportunity to protect a much-loved symbol of our local history,” said a spokesperson for the Nant Mill Community Trust. “We’re asking the community to help us bring Nant Mill back as a place for learning, nature, heritage and connection.”
“A Wonderful Opportunity”
Coedpoeth Councillor Anthony Wedlake said, “’I know how much the people of Coedpoeth and the wider Wrexham community value the Clywedog Valley and Nant Mill in particular. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our natural and industrial heritage. I hope we can raise the money to realise this significant funding opportunity.”
Cllr Krista Childs added, “I am extremely happy to share and support this wonderful opportunity for Nant Mill Community Trust to reopen Nant Mill as part of the Clywedog Valley Partnership and hope that we can help raise the much-needed crowdfunding to secure this important asset for our community.”
Donations can be made via crowdfunder.co.uk/p/nant-mill
Nant Mill Community Trust
The Nant Mill Community Trust is a charity working for the conservation and protection of Nant Mill and the surrounding area of Wrexham.
The Clywedog Valley Partnership, led by Groundwork North Wales, is a collective of groups and organisations working to restore, enhance and promote the industrial, natural and social heritage of the Clywedog Valley.
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