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Skelton Windmill

Description and History of Site:-
One of the most complete windmills in Yorkshire. Dated 1822, seven storeys of coursed squared limestone with wrought-iron railings.


Further Reading and References:-
YAHS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.
Hatcher, J. The industrial architecture of Yorkshire. Phillimore, 1985.


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Key Words :- windmill tower mill corn

Viewing the Site :- Can be seen from the road

Address :- Kirby Mill, Skelton-on-Ure, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, YO51 9DP
Grid Ref :- SE 37569 69457
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.119613 , Long -1.426721
Local Authority :- Harrogate Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1250776,
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to residential housing
Site Dates :- 1822 -
Record Date :- 10 June 2015

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