Founded in 1968
Founded in 1968, the Society's mission is threefold
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Promote and encourage public interest in the care of the local area's beauty, history, and character. heritage preservation
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Encourage the preservation, development, and beautification of features with historical interest or public amenity. listed buildings , conservation area
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Advocate for high standards of architecture and town planning. sustainable urban development
How We Achieve Our Aims
Uckfield Heritage achieves its goals through four active sub-committees:
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Nutley Windmill Group: Help maintain and operate this iconic Grade II* listed working windmill built around 1700. Nutley Windmill
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Bridge Cottage Group: Oversee the preservation of this important Wealden hall house built around 1436, which now serves as the Uckfield Heritage Centre. Bridge Cottage
Discover More
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Hindsight: Learn more about Uckfield's local history through our popular research journal "Hindsight". Back issues can be purchased at:
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Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre
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Uckfield Heritage Charity Shop: Support our work by visiting our shop at its new location for a selection of unique finds.
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eHive: Our innovative web-based collection cataloguing system.
A Legacy of Achievement
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Uckfield Heritage's dedication has been recognised with a European Heritage Award for its restoration efforts on Nutley Windmill. We are proud of our contributions to safeguarding Uckfield's heritage for generations to come.
About Uckfield Heritage
Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future
Uckfield Heritage, formerly known as the Uckfield & District Preservation Society (UDPS) since 1968, is a local charity dedicated to protecting and promoting the rich history and environment of Uckfield and the surrounding parishes in East Sussex