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Kirk Hammerton Corn Mill

Description and History of Site:-
Brick rebuilt c1900 after fire. Had undershot iron wheel in river but as Nidd rises suddenly frequently waterlogged. Had steam engine as an alternate power but this was uneconomical.


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 :- corn watermill

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

Address :- Mill Farm, Kirk Hammerton, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DB
Grid Ref :- SE 46956 54601
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.985335 , Long -1.285413
Local Authority :- Harrogate Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Site condition unknown
Record Date :- 16 May 2015

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