Hop Kilns At Hill Ash Farm

Hop kilns at Hill Ash Farm are two easternmost kilns, likely built around 1850, and two westernmost kilns, probably constructed around 1900. The front of the kilns is made of red brick in English bond up to the ground floor, with the first floor covered in corrugated iron that replaces weatherboarding. The other sides are built of clunch with red brick dressings. The roof is tiled with four hips, while the two easternmost kilns feature pyramidal slate roofs, one of which retains a cowl and a fantail. To the east, there is a mid-19th century stable range, primarily made of clunch, although the easternmost section is built in brick using Sussex bond. On the northeast side, there is a late 18th century or early 19th century brick range also in Sussex bond. To the north, there is a 20th century timber and corrugated iron shed that is not of special interest. Inside, the easternmost kilns have an angled queen strut roof with through purlins, and the westernmost kilns still have drying racks. These kilns are included for listing because they are extremely rare in West Sussex.