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Skeldergate Sawmill, York

Description and History of Site:-
Three-storey 5-bay front, with slightly projecting end bays. Ground floor arcade of five round arches, formerly open, the end ones now closed by panelled double doors, centre ones blocked by brick walling and C20 radial-glazed windows In 1973 the premises was a sawmill and timber warehouse, Ernest Cattley & Co Ltd, Timber Merchants. Now (2017) a gymnasium and fitness centre. Development between this building and the river means that it no longer has a river frontage.


Further Reading and References:-
YAHS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.


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Key Words :- sawmill warehouse

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

Address :- 52 Skeldergate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6DS
Grid Ref :- SE 60243 51390
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.955105 , Long -1.083445
Local Authority :- York City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1256634,
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to industrial / commercial use
Site Dates :- 1839 -
Record Date :- 30 June 2017

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