Holgate Windmill Millstones - Holgate, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 57.368 W 001° 06.666
30U E 623939 N 5980292
This windmill is in the middle of a housing estate and has been restored into working order. Leaning against the rear of the windmill are two old millstones.
Waymark Code: WM17408
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/04/2022
Views: 1
The windmill was erected in 1770 and continued working milling flour until 1930.
After many years of dereliction the mill is now restored to working order and produces stoneground flour in the traditional way by both electricity and when the weather permits, wind power.
The two old millstones are leaning against the rear of the windmill. Unlike many millstones this type of millstone is made of many separate pieces fitted together rather than being a single piece of stone.
Although more difficult to manufacture this design allows parts of the stone to be replaced when damaged rather than having to make a totally new stone.
As time has gone on a housing estate grew up around the windmill which is on a hill and parking is limited nearby. However there is a footpath that leads up to the windmill from Acomb road, where there is on-road parking.
Type of mill: Wind Mill
What did this millstone make?: Flour and animal feed
Status of Stone: Public Display
Website containing relating information: Not listed
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