Description and History of Site:-
A Bridge-type mill. The tailrace was ran through a vaulted brick channel which survives beneath the existing concreted yard. Interior: at basement level the iron highbreast water-wheel and pit wheel survive. On the first floor are 2 bedstones of the original 4 pairs of stones. A sack hoist operates through the centre of the mill. The upper floors are supported on cast-iron columns with braced capitals. The mill was in operation until 1978. Now operating as a trout farm.

Further Reading and References:-
YAS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972. see also The Industrial Architecture of Yorkshire Jane Hatcher 1985.
Harrison. J.K. 2001. Eight Centuries of Milling in North East Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Moors National Park. page 218.

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Key Words :- corn watermill

Address :- Sinnington, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO62 6RB
Grid Ref :- SE 73886 84173
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.247918 , Long -0.867584
Local Authority :- Ryedale District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1149738,
Site Condition :- Site in alternative industrial use
Site Dates :- 1844 -
Record Date :- 5 June 2015

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