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The Great Britain Guide

Watermills · South East England

Hempsted Mill

In or near Chiddingly.

Free admission

Hempsted Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Mill race at Hempstead Mill Uckfield - geograph.org.uk - 2112398

Dave Spicer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Uckfield · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Hempsted Mill, the nearest railway station is Uckfield, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TN22 1XE, and entry to the mill is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Hempsted Mill is a Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1353457). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

Details BUXTED HEMPSTEAD ROAD 1. 5208 Uckfield Hempstead Mill TQ 42 SE 26/636A 26.11.53 II 2. At right angles to the millhouse on the north-east. C18. Three storeys. Three windows. Ground floor red brick, above hung with slates. Tiled roof. Original windows. Listing NGR: TQ4835121784 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 295891 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hempsted Mill is a Grade II listed watermill located in South-East England. It exemplifies traditional milling architecture and is recognised for its historical significance. The mill's preserved structure reflects the importance of water-powered industry in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9764, 0.1118
County
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Parish
Uckfield
Postcode
TN22 1XE
Parliamentary constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield
Nearest railway station
Uckfield1.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hempsted Mill?
Hempsted Mill is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN22 1XE), in the parish of Uckfield.
What is Hempsted Mill?
Hempsted Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Hempsted Mill?
The nearest railway station is Uckfield, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN22 1XE.
Is Hempsted Mill a listed building?
Hempsted Mill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Hempsted Mill a protected site?
Yes — Hempsted Mill is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
Is Hempsted Mill free to visit?
Yes, Hempsted Mill is free to enter.
How do I get to Hempsted Mill?
The nearest railway station is Uckfield, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN22 1XE.