Ifield Water Mill

This four-story corn mill features timber-framed upper levels, a brick ground floor, and external weatherboarding that characterizes its industrial heritage construction.

Built in 1817 by Thomas Durrant, the mill replaced an earlier iron forge that operated until its destruction during the English Civil War in 1643.

The mill represents the transformation of local industry from iron production to grain processing, becoming the largest corn mill in the region by the 1700s.

The mill opens to visitors from April through September on the last Sunday of each month between 14:30 and 17:00, with special arrangements available for groups.

A painting of the mill by artist Denys Ovenden received national recognition when it appeared on Royal Mail postage stamps.

Location: Crawley

Website: http://crawleymuseums.org/watermill

GPS coordinates: 51.11360,-0.22250

Latest update: June 3, 2025 10:05