Youngs died in 1861 and the mill was sold to Andrew Johnstone of Holton Hall.In 1949 the Holton Mill Preservation Fund Committee was formed, and some repairs were carried out.East Suffolk County Council was leased the mill in the mid 1960s[2] and restoration commenced in 1963.[3] The restoration was carried out by Mr and Mrs H Fisk, Marcus Cook and Chris Hullcoop.The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings entered into talks with East Suffolk County Council and a small grant was given to the volunteers.[6] Reference for above:- [2] The exterior of Holton Mill is open to the public (courtesy of the landowner) and occasionally the interior.