Keymer Tiles

Keymer Tiles
IndustryConstruction
Founded1588
Headquarters,
Number of employees
47[1] (2013)
Websitewww.keymer.co.uk

Keymer Tiles is a traditional producer of clay roof tiles founded in 1588 and located in Burgess Hill, United Kingdom.[2][3][4]

It is a subsidiary of the Austrian company Wienerberger. The company is known for its traditional red terracotta roof tiles.[5]

In 2013, the company supplied peg tiles for refurbishment works at Leeds Castle.[4]

In 2023, a Surrey home topped with Keymer tiles was short-listed by RIBA (The Royal Institute of British Architects) for their annual House of the Year Award[6].

See also

References

  1. ^ "Keymer Tiles to close historic site". Mid Sussex Times. 23 December 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Keymer Tiles to close historic site". Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  3. ^ "UK: Keymer handmade clay roof tiles since 1588". Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Keymer Tiles raise the roof at Leeds Castle". Project Scotland. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  5. ^ Breverton, Terry (13 October 2014). Everything You Ever Wanted to know about the tudors but were afraid to ask. Amberley Publishing Limited. p. 314. ISBN 978-1-4456-3845-4. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  6. ^ "Royal Institute of British Architects announces House of the Year 2023 shortlist | indy100". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 3 January 2026.