Coultershaw water-powered beam pump
Coultershaw water-powered beam pump
Watermill
A three-barrel beam pump, driven by a breastshot waterwheel installed in 1782 to supplement the water supply to Petworth House and town. Restored to working order in 1980. 21st century water turbine and historic buildings set around the mill pond. Now operated by the Coultershaw Trust.
Location
Grid reference:
SU 972 194
Town/city: Petworth
OS sheet:
197
Postcode: GU28 0JE
Geocode: @50.9661166, -0.61688662 Open in Map
At Coultershaw Bridge, 1.5 miles S of Petworth on A285 to Chichester.
Contact
Opening Times:
Normally April to September 1st Weekend, 3rd Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays but always check website before visiting. 11am to 4:30pm. Group and School visits by arrangement.