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Westwood High Mill, Baitson's Mill or Black Mill

Description and History of Site:-
Hatcher Noted - Tall tower of 5 stories. Artificial crenellated battlements at neck. 3 courses stepped cornice at neck. Flat arched windows symmetrically aligned on 4 sides. Brick pitched. Steeply raked footings half-stone outside ex-entrance.

A post mill was mentioned on this site in 1707 and in 1803 a new brick structure of five storeys with four sails was constructed. It was later damaged by fire and subsequent repairs preceded the dismantling of the timber parts and working gear by the Pasture Masters in 1868. The top of the mill is now crenellated. Also known as Westwood High Mill, Baitson's Mill and Black Mill.
Adapted from the HER Preserved shell in 1991


Further Reading and References:-
YAS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.
Whitworth A, Yorkshire Windmills 1991 p69
https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MHU657&resourceID=1043


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Key Words :- windmill tower mill

Viewing the Site :- Can be seen from the footpath adjacent to the mill

Address :- Walkington Road, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8
Grid Ref :- TA 02084 38978
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.837035 , Long -0.450168
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1310087,
Site Condition :- Site derelict - some buildings remaining
Site Dates :- 1803 - 1868
Record Date :- 15 May 2015

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