Watermills · South West England
Tipton Mill
In or near Sidbury.
Tipton Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whimple · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tipton Mill, the nearest railway station is Whimple, which is 6.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX10 0JT, and entry is free.
About
Tipton Mill is a Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1213711). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details TIPTON ST JOHNS 1. --------------- 1481 Tipton Mill SY 09 SE 5/102 II 2. On bank of river Otter, 700 metres north of Little Barton (q,v.). C18, red brick with dark headers, 2 storey and dormers. Mill has 2 wheels at right angles with each other and may still be working. Millhouse adjoining has 2 sash windows and a modern porch. Wing at rear said to have been once a bakery. Continuous slate roof over house and mill. Listing NGR: SY0921492404 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 398326 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: PEBBLEBED HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tipton Mill is a Grade II listed watermill located in South-West England. This historical structure exemplifies the region's industrial heritage and architectural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7241, -3.2875
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Ottery St. Mary
- Postcode
- EX10 0JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Established
- 1601
- Nearest railway station
- Whimple — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26508615 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tipton Mill?
- Tipton Mill is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX10 0JT), in the parish of Ottery St. Mary.
- What is Tipton Mill?
- Tipton Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tipton Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Whimple, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX10 0JT.
- When was Tipton Mill built?
- Built or established in 1601.
- Is Tipton Mill a listed building?
- Tipton Mill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tipton Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Tipton Mill is part of the PEBBLEBED HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tipton Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Tipton Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tipton Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Whimple, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX10 0JT.