Description and History of Site:-
Bransdale Mill. Water corn mill on Hodge Beck. 18th century, rebuilt in 1842 by William Strickland. Corn was ground until 1917; grist was ground until 1953. Restored by The National Trust. Not open to the public but a public footpath runs through the hamlet. In 1970 Hatcher described the mill as:- 2 Storeys and loft. Stone and pantile. 2 semi-circular-headed openings, the left one to the wheel chamber, the right one to the mill and kitchen of house. 3 pairs of stone machinery apparently intact. More machinery in extension to left plus some outside at the back. Mill race at rear. Inscription in Hebrew, Greek and Latin.

Further Reading and References:-
Harrison. J.K. 2001. Eight Centuries of Milling in North East Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Moors National Park. - YAS - 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 :- water corn mill

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public footpath

Address :- Hodge Beck, Bransdale, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, YO62 7JL
Grid Ref :- SE 62055 97924
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.373053 , Long -1.046270
Local Authority :- Ryedale District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to residential housing
Record Date :- 15 October 2015

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