Mill Road (A)

James Gray: Patcham Windmill, or Waterhall Mill as it is sometimes called, was probably the last windmill to be erected in Sussex. It was built as recently as 1885 and until about 20 years ago, it was in active working order. Of recent years its structure has rapidly deteriorated, and now, in 1953, its pitiful condition is such that prompt and complete renovation will be needed to preserve it. The mill as seen from the west. jgc_35_179

2020: It is impossible to tell where the photographer stood to take the 1930 image. The Patcham waterworks can just be made out in the background, but the perspective would have depended on the lens used.

James Gray: Patcham Windmill, or Waterhall Mill as it is sometimes called, was probably the last windmill to be erected in Sussex. It was built as recently as 1885 and until about 20 years ago, it was in active working order. Of recent years its structure has rapidly deteriorated, and now, in 1953, its pitiful condition is such that prompt and complete renovation will be needed to preserve it.

James Gray: In good condition about 1920. jgc_35_176

2019: This is a view of Green Ridge Windmill, taken south south-west of it, shows the 1992 fantail. (Photographer: Jane Southern)

James Gray: In dilapidation January 1949. jgc_35_177

2019: This view was taken from south-west of Green Ridge Windmill. This close to it not much can be seen beyond the trees which surround it, even in winter. (Photographer: Jane Southern)

James Gray: See caption for jgc_35_178 above. Close up from the south-east. jgc_35_180

2020: This view of Green Ridge Windmill was taken from south-east of it. The 1972 extension can just be seen over the hedge. (Photographer: Jane Southern)

James Gray: See caption for jgc_35_178 above. jgc_35_181

2020: In 2020 the windmill is known as Green Ridge Windmill. This is because the public open space south of Mill Road which runs north east from the northern end of Dyke Road Avenue to beyond the windmill is called Green Ridge.

James Gray: These four photographs (jgc_35_182, 183, 184 and 185) were taken on 15 January 1939. The Mill appears in all four but the land to the south and east, then part of Red Hill farm, is now mostly built on by the houses of Westdene. jgc_35_182