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Post mill, Wigginton

A wind-powered corn mill in the historic county of Yorkshire, England.

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The windmill is shown on a plan of the allotments of Wigginton moor dating from 1769. On the 10 February 1821 it was advertised for sale in the Yorkshire gazette. It was blown down in January 1839; its re-erection was opposed as it was considered to be a nuisance to travelers stopping to pay the toll at the nearby turnpike gate.

Full details

Power source Wind
Mill type Post mill
Mill function Corn mill
Archive ID 13854
Location Wigginton
Historic county Yorkshire
Country England, United Kingdom
NGR SE 592 586
Latitude/longitude 54.01969700, -1.09799400

Location

References

  • A plan of the allotments upon Wigginton Moor near York, 1769
  • The York to Oswaldkirk Turnpike Trust 1768-1881 (North Yorkshire County Record Office)
  • Yorkshire Gazette, 10/02/1821

Contributors

Tony Berry, June 2020.

 

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