Watermill, Shermanbury

A water-powered mill in the historic county of Sussex, England.

The mill was inhabited by Canadian soldiers during the second world war and was mostly destroyed as a result; the building was unsafe and was demolished, however the foundations can be found on the site. It was powered by a long leat that in turn filled a mill pond, which powered two water wheels: one for a saw mill and sharpening stones, and another for corn and grist. There was more that one source of water and the engineering is visible from the public foot path.

This mill had a breastshot waterwheel.

Full details

Power source	Water
Mill type	Watermill
River	Adur
Mill function
Archive ID	8303
Location	Shermanbury
Historic county	Sussex
Country	England, United Kingdom
NGR	TQ 213 188
Latitude/longitude	50.95587300, -0.27433837