Sussex Mills Group

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	This page gives brief details of Sussex Windmills and Watermills open to view
	In addition to the vintage photographs, there are modern images by Justin Brice, Frank Gregory, Colin Smith, Jim Woodward-Nutt, Allen Davis and Adrian Gates

	INDEX
	WINDMILLS Argos Hill Windmill Chailey Windmill Halnaker Windmill High Salvington Windmill Jill Windmill Lowfield Heath Windmill Nutley Windmill Oldland Windmill Willingdon Polegate Windmill Rottingdean Windmill Stone Cross Windmill West Blatchington Windmill Windmill Hill Windmill	WATERMILLS Park Mill, Batemans Coultershaw Heritage Site & Beam Pump Ifield Watermill Lurgashall Watermill Michelham Priory Watermill WINDPUMPS Glynde Windpump Westham Hollow Post Windpump
	Sussex Windmills DVD Sussex Mills Passport Scheme	Location Maps Sussex Mills Tea Towel

Argos Hill Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 571 283 Built on the site of an earlier windmill by Edward Weston in 1835, she ceased work in 1927 and fell into decline. Restoration was carried out in 1955 and 1990 but by 2008 she was under threat of dismantling. The Argos Hill Windmill Trust was set up with the aim of restoring her to working order and work is progressing well. Location: Parking is extremely limited, so please park at the junction of the B2101 and the A267. Walk up the hill for about 150 metres to the crossroads, turn left and the mill is 50 metres on the left. Signage to parking areas will be displayed on open days. Open: Selected days from March to October, 2pm to 5pm, including National Mills Weekend. See website for details. Postcode: TN6 3QF www.argoshillwindmill.org.uk   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Park Mill, Batemans National Grid Reference : TQ 670 236 Situated at the bottom of the peaceful garden of Rudyard Kipling's former home, this watermill has been restored to working order by SIAS volunteers. Alongside can be seen an early water driven turbine, installed to generate electricity for the house. The Mill grinds corn most Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2pm. Location: From Heathfield take A265 east for 6 miles. After passing through Burwash Weald, turn right into Batemans. Open: 1st March to 2nd November, 7 days a week, 11am - 5pm. Admission charge to Batemans includes mill. Wheelchair access to ground floor and grounds. Postcode: TN19 7DS www.nationaltrust.org.uk Further information   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Chailey Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 387 214 A white smock mill which has stood on this site since 1864, having spent 34 years on two other sites. Although now devoid of most machinery, she houses a rural life museum. Location: At the far end of Mill Lane, on the northern side of A272 near the junction with A275. Open: Last Sunday of month from April to September, National Mills Sunday and Heritage Sunday 3 to 5pm. Parties and Bank Holidays by arrangement. Wheelchair access to the grounds only. Entry by small admission charge. Postcode: BN8 4DJ   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Coultershaw Heritage Site & Beam Pump National Grid Reference : SU 973 194 A working waterwheel driven beam pump, installed in 1782, to supplement the water supply for Petworth House and town. Also a modern Archimedes Screw water turbine generating electricity from a renewable source. Redeveloped Museum with new exhibits. Location: 1¼ mile south of Petworth on the A285. Look out for the Brown Tourist Signs. Open: 1st and 3rd Sundays, April - September (inclusive). Plus National Mills Sunday, Heritage Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 11am - 5pm. Party visits by appointment with curator. Admission: £2.50 per adult; Children under 16 free. Postcode: GU28 0JE www.coultershaw.co.uk Further information   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Halnaker Windmill National Grid Reference : SU 920 096 A tile hung brick tower windmill built in 1750 for the Goodwood Estates. Although externally complete, she is only a shell without floors or machinery. In 1934 the mill was restored by Sir William Bird as a memorial to his wife. Further renovations were carried out in 2004. Splendid views of Chichester and the coast. Location: North east of Chichester on the A285 to Midhurst. There are two public footpaths up to the windmill from Halnaker village, both of which have off road parking. Open: The exterior can be viewed at any time, the empty interior is currently closed. Looked after by WSCC Countryside Rangers www.westsussex.gov.uk Search : 'Halnaker windmill'   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     High Salvington Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 121 066 The earliest authenticated mill on Salvington Hill dated back to 1615. The current, a black post windmill, was built around 1770-1780 and worked until c1897. Restored to working order and grinding flour. There is a renovated granary and a shop. Refreshments available. Location: From Worthing take the A27 west, turn right up to High Salvington and the mill is adjacent to the road after ¾ of a mile. Open: 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from April to September and National Mills Sunday 2.30 to 5pm. Wheelchair access to site and shop only. Free entry for accompanied children. Parties by arrangement. Postcode: BN13 3BP www.highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk Diary of events at High Salvington Windmill and at other Sussex mills.   Glynde windpump Situated at High Salvington Windmill The remains of the post and some machinery were recovered from a site close to the railway at Glynde in 1988 and the initial restoration commenced. High Salvington Mill Trust acquired the partially restored windpump in 2006 and completed the restoration in 2008 in accordance with information available and photos taken in 1929. The wind pump was originally used to drain lime kilns at a quarry works. The long boarded sweeps operate a single throw crank shaft to power an old Dando water pump below. This water pump was obtained from a farm near Horsham as the original one at Glynde has not been located. Opening and contact details are as per High Salvington mill above.     [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Ifield Watermill National Grid Reference : TQ 245 364 There has been a corn mill here since 1684. It was rebuilt in 1817 and from 1974 volunteers have restored it. Now boasts a working water wheel and other milling machinery, impressive millpond and a display illustrating its history. Location: From the A23 Crawley bypass, turn off to Gossops Green and take the 2nd turning on the right, right again, 1st left, and turn left at the T junction. The mill is 400 yards on the left in Hyde Drive. Open: The last Sunday of each month from May to September. Plus National Mills Sunday 2.30 to 5pm. Postcode: RH11 0PL www.crawleymuseums.org   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Jill Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 303 134 Situated above Clayton village, adjacent to Jack (a tower windmill - private), this post mill was moved to her present site in 1852. After years of neglect she has been restored to working order and grinds flour occasionally. Location: From the A23 at Pyecombe take the A273 north. The mill is signposted right after ¾ mile. Open: Most Sundays and Bank Holidays from May to September and National Mills Sunday from 2 to 5pm. Dogs and wheelchair access to site and roundhouse. Entry by donation. Postcode: BN6 9PG www.jillwindmill.org.uk Diary of events at Jill Windmill and at other Sussex mills.   Jack Windmill A tower Mill built in 1866. The Mill last worked in 1906. There are plans to restore Jack externally, complete with Sweeps. The refurbished Cap was refitted in March 2017. Privately owned. Open: on selected days exclusively to Members of Jack And Jill Windmills Society. Further information       Adjacent to Jack's tower is the roundhouse of Duncton Windmill, a post mill built in 1765 and dismanted during the construction of Jack Windmill.     [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Lowfield Heath Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 235 408 A mid-18th century post mill moved to a new site in 1987-89. Although a Surrey mill she spent 13 years in Sussex due to boundary changes. She last worked by wind in 1880 and is now fully restored and complete. Location: From A23/A217 roundabout north of Gatwick, take the road to Charlwood and follow signs to Rusper. The mill is on the right hand side outside of Charlwood Village. Open: Open days are held throughout the summer months, and the mill grounds are open all year round. Please see our website for further information. Postcode: RH6 OEL www.lowfieldheathwindmill.co.uk The rescued remains of Jolesfield Windmill are on display. Click here for details.   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Lurgashall Watermill National Grid Reference : SU 875 128 Situated at the Weald & Downland Living Museum Originally built at Lurgashall in the 17th Century and now one of over 50 historic buildings at the Weald & Downland Living Museum. The mill is one of the few water-powered flour mills which can be seen working daily. Location: At the southern end of Singleton Village on the A286 Chichester to Midhurst Road, entrance is via the museum. Open: Throughout the year, times vary, visit the website for details. Postcode: PO18 0EU www.wealddown.co.uk   Westham hollow post windpump Situated at the Weald & Downland Living Museum Originally erected in the middle of the 19th century to pump water from the brick clay workings sited to the north east of Pevensey and Westham railway station. The Hollow Post Pumping Mill is approx. quarter scale of a usual post mill design with cloth covered sweeps and a rear mounted vertical vane for winding. The windshaft is geared to 2 eccentric cams driving push rods connected to the vertical pistons of 2 lift pumps. The brickworks were closed in the early 20th century and the derelict mill was removed and reconstructed at the Weald & Downland Living Museum at Singleton. Opening and contact details are as per Lurgashall Watermill above.   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Michelham Priory Watermill National Grid Reference : TQ 556 093 Situated within the grounds of a 13th century moated priory. During 1997 this mill underwent major restoration including a new cast iron waterwheel. Location: Signposted (Heritage signs) from A27 at Alfriston and the A22 at Arlington, Lower Dicker and Golden Cross. Open: Daily (subject to volunteers) 1st March to 31st October. The Priory and grounds open at 10.30am and close at 5pm (or dusk if earlier). As of January 2024, the watermill was closed due to safety reasons, and was awaiting repair. Before travelling, please check with Michelham Priory regarding the current opening status. The mill is normally open from 2pm. Entry by admission charge to the Priory and grounds, which includes the mill. Wheelchair access to the grounds and ground floor only. Postcode: BN27 3QS https://sussexpast.co.uk/properties-to-discover/michelham-priory   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Nutley Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 451 291 An open trestle post mill and the oldest working windmill in Sussex, parts date from the 16th century, although only having been on this site since 1830. She still grinds on occasions. Location: From the A22 at the north end of Nutley, take the Crowborough road east for 1 mile to a car park on the left. The mill is a 400 yard walk from the car park (TQ 456 288). Open: Most Wednesdays (11am to 3 pm), the last Sunday in the month from March to September plus National Mills Weekend, Spring and Autumn Bank Holidays all 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Wheelchair access to site only. Postcode: TN22 3HY https://www.uckfieldheritage.co.uk/nutley-windmill Diary of events at Nutley Windmill and at other Sussex mills.   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Oldland Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 321 163 A post mill, first shown on a 1703 map, she ceased working in 1912. Restoration began in 1980 and first flour was milled again in 2008. Location: East of Keymer. No parking on site. Approachable on foot from Keymer or Ditchling. Open: 1st Sunday of each month from April to October. The May, July and September open days are themed special events with a free shuttle bus from the bus stop in Grand Avenue outside the Thatched Inn. Visitors will also be welcomed most Thursday mornings by volunteers working on the mill. See website for opening times. Postcode: BN6 8ND www.oldlandwindmill.org.uk Diary of events at Oldland Windmill and at other Sussex mills. Entry by donation   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Willingdon Polegate Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 582 041 A brick tower mill with original machinery, restored in 1967. Two working Oat Crushers, adjacent milling museum, refreshment area, education room and toilets. Location: West of A2270 at Park Croft, Polegate, 4 miles north of Eastbourne and 10 minutes walk from Polegate railway station. Open: Volunteers aim to open the Mill Museum and grounds and least once a month whilst repair works on the windmill are being undertaken.   Postcode: BN26 5LB www.sussexmillsgroup.org.uk Diary of events at Willingdon Polegate Windmill and at other Sussex mills.   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Rottingdean Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 366 025 A black smock mill maintained by Rottingdean Heritage. The mill dates from 1802 and worked until 1881. Little of the original milling machinery now remains. The first and ground floors are open to the public. Location: Situated on Beacon Hill on the Brighton to Newhaven A259 coast road. Open: Every Sunday from May to September, plus the Saturday and Sunday of National Mills Weekend from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. Wheelchair access to ground floor only. Postcode: BN2 7JA www.rottingdeanheritage.org.uk/the-windmill Parking in village   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Stone Cross Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 619 043 A white tower mill owned by the Stone Cross Mill Trust, which has restored her to working order. The mill dates from 1876, worked until 1937 and now grinds regularly. Sussex Mills Group and Wealden District Council safeguarded the future of this windmill by the formation in 1995 of the Stone Cross Mill Trust. Location: From the A22/A27 junction north of Polegate, take the A27 east, turn right after 2 miles, signposted Stone Cross / Westham / Eastbourne. The mill is 3/4 mile on the right, past the crossroads. Public access is via Beggars Lane. No car parking at the mill. Open: Exterior viewable anytime. Open from Easter until end of September, Sundays 2-5pm. Other times by arrangement. Ground floor wheelchair access. Postcode: BN24 5EA http://www.stonecrosswindmill.co.uk Diary of events at Stone Cross Windmill and at other Sussex mills.   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     West Blatchington Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 279068 An unusual smock mill built on a barn complex in c.1820 and ceased to work around 1897. The original machinery remains at the heart of a fascinating museum of milling, displaying many items rescued from other Sussex mills. Location: From the A27/A2038 junction on the Brighton bypass, take the A2038 for approx. ¾ mile and turn left at the lights. The mill is in Holmes Avenue. Open: May to September, Sundays and Bank Holidays 2.30 to 5pm. Plus National Mills Weekend open Sunday, 11am to 5pm. Postcode: BN3 7LE http://www.westblatchingtonwindmill.org Diary of events at West Blatchington Windmill and at other Sussex mills.   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]     Windmill Hill Windmill National Grid Reference : TQ 648 122 The mill dates from 1814 and was opened to the public in 2006 after a Heritage Lottery Funded restoration. This unique windmill offers interest for the whole family, with a film and displays of her history, operation and restoration. Our volunteer guides show visitors around. Location: On A271 between Herstmonceux and Boreham Street. Open: Sundays and Bank Holidays, from the end of May until the end of September - 2.30 pm to 5 pm. Groups and school parties by arrangement. Postcode: BN27 4RT www.windmillhillwindmill.org Diary of events at Windmill Hill Windmill and at other Sussex mills.   [ Windmills and Watermills index ]       Sussex Windmills DVD The first record of a windmill in Sussex was at Amberley in 1185. As the population increased, so did the demand for flour, and over the next seven centuries many hundreds were built within the county, the last being Patcham Waterhall Mill in 1884/5. Mills which burned down or suffered other disasters were replaced as necessary. Today only the remains of eighty can still be found, and of these just a few have been restored to their former glory. This DVD is a tribute to those volunteers who have devoted countless hours to the restoration, preservation and maintenance of these magnificent monuments to our industrial heritage. The work is ongoing and never complete. We hope that this DVD will encourage viewers to go out and discover for themselves the wonderful technology of these splendid buildings. This DVD, with a running time of approximately 25 minutes, produced by Martyn Taylor and narrated by Jenny Pickering, includes Jill, Willingdon Polegate , High Salvington, West Blatchington, Nutley, Stone Cross, Barnham, Shipley, Oldland, Halnaker, Lowfield Heath, Argos Hill and Chailey windmills. Also included are interviews with Jim Woodward-Nutt and with miller's daughter Bertha Terry, as well as a sequence showing grinding at Shipley Windmill at the end of the 20th Century. This [region 2] DVD is on sale at most of the Sussex mills open to visitors. [ Windmills and Watermills index ]   Dusty Miller's Sussex Mills Passport When you visit the participating Sussex mills you will have your passport stamped. When you have collected stamps from twelve mills you will be able to send off for a limited edition SILVER coloured Dusty Miller Badge. As you go around the mills, you will learn about these extremely interesting buildings and how they were used to produce flour, and, at one of them, how it pumped water to supply a country house. On sale at most of the Sussex mills open to visitors. [ Windmills and Watermills index ]   Sussex Windmills and Watermills Tea Towel This very popular tea towel, available in a variety colours and designed by Sussex Mills Group, features a selection of Sussex windmills and watermills. Detail from tea towel   On sale at most of the Sussex mills open to visitors. [ Windmills and Watermills index ] Open to view Our leaflet is available from a number of libraries, tourist information centres and mills across East and West Sussex. INDEX Argos Hill Windmill Park Mill, Batemans Chailey Windmill Coultershaw Beam Pump Halnaker Windmill Glynde Windpump High Salvington Windmill Ifield Watermill Jill Windmill Lowfield Heath Windmill Lurgashall Watermill Michelham Priory Watermill Nutley Windmill Oldland Windmill Willingdon Polegate  Windmill Rottingdean Windmill Stone Cross Windmill Westham Hollow Post Windpump West Blatchington Windmill Windmill Hill Windmill     Location Maps Click here for location maps.   Copyright Notice : All copyright, trade marks, logos and all other intellectual property rights in all content of this web site shall remain at all times vested in Sussex Mills Group. Users of this web site may not copy, download, reproduce, republish, broadcast or transmit in any manner any content of this web site without permission, except as is strictly necessary for a user's own personal non-commercial use. Copyright © Sussex Mills Group www.sussexmillsgroup.org.uk