Monument record MYO103 - Low Heslington Windmill (site of)

Summary

Windmill (corn) shown on first edition OS plan.

Location

Grid reference SE 6284 5089 (point)
Map sheet SE65SW
Civil Parish Heslington, City of York, North Yorkshire
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Corn mill shown on 1st Ed OS. Disused by late 19th century.

2020 - Contacted by Cllr Norman (Hull Rd Ward) re the remains of the windmill which have been revealed/dug up? By the resident of Mill House.
Brick foundation revealed.

2026 - Contacted by a private researcher. In 1815 Mill House was occupied by David and Margaret Brayshaw and their son, John. Margaret may have passed away during childbirth in 1815 and is buried at St Pauls, Heslington. Her son, John, died aged 7 and is also buried there.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 15 2026 1:41PM

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