Lurgashall Mill

Lurgashall Mill was built in the 17th century at Lurgashall a village about four miles north of Petworth, from local stone. It used water from several streams which eventually flow into the River Rother near Halfway Bridge. The mill had been rebuilt and modified at least once in its working life. The machinery mostly dates from the 19th century. The mill served not only the village and its locality, but also the residents of Petworth House and Park (the Leconfield Estate), and at one time it had two waterwheels, each driving independent sets of machinery. One set survives. There were two sets of grindstones to each waterwheel. It was moved to the Weald and Downland Museum to preserve it