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Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt
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Michelham Priory Watermill
Location
Grid reference: TQ 556 093
OS sheet: 199
Postcode: BN27 3QS
Situated in Upper Dicker. Follow brown signs to Michelham Prior from A22 at Golden Cross or
A27 from Alfriston roundabout.
The 3-storey timber framed building dates from the 15th century, but has been rebuilt several times,
using much of the original material. In 1896 an iron waterwheel was added, but in 1924 milling ceased
and the machinery was removed. The mill was restored in 1971 with rescued machinery and a wooden waterwheel,
but this was replaced with a new cast iron one in the 1990s thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund grant.
Milling on most days subject to availability of volunteers.
Opening times 2016
Priory open 15th February to
19th December daily,
10.30-17.00 (11.00 -16.00 in February, November and December). Parties by prior arrangement.
Mill open from 14.00
- 16.00 March -October only (also see web site)
National Mills Weekend opening times 2016
Saturday
14th May and Sunday 15th May, 11.30-16.00.
Contact
Tel. 01323 844224.
Web site
http://sussexpast.co.uk/properties-to-discover/
michelham-priory/watermill
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