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The Great Britain Guide

Watermills · South West England

Tipton Mill

In or near Sidbury.

Free admission4.9 · 23 Google reviews

Tipton Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (361) - geograph.org.uk - 2912551

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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.

Directions on Google Maps →

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
Whimple6.8 km

Sources

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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.