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Corn mill operated
The tower mill was used for corn milling on Cleadon Hills.
Site overview
Cleadon Windmill stands on Cleadon Hills near South Shields. It was built in the early nineteenth century as a stone tower mill and remained a prominent hilltop landmark. The surviving remains rise from Cleadon Hill and are protected as a listed structure.
The mill no longer retains its working machinery.
Map
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No site photograph is currently available. Images will be added as field visits are carried out.
History
Cleadon Windmill stands on Cleadon Hills near South Shields. It is a stone tower mill built in the early nineteenth century from coursed limestone rubble. The mill occupies a prominent hilltop position about 200 feet above sea level and became a distinctive landmark in the South Tyneside landscape.
It was built for corn milling, but the detailed working chronology has not been established. The surviving tower remains stand in isolation on the hill, without the former cap, sails, and working machinery. The structure is protected as a listed historic building and remains one of the recognised historic windmill sites of South Tyneside.
Timeline
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Tower remains survive
The stone tower remains survive on Cleadon Hills without the former working machinery.
1820–1829
Cleadon Windmill built
Cleadon Windmill was built as a stone tower mill during the early nineteenth century.
Sources and records
Co-Curate entry: Cleadon Windmill
Tyne and Wear Historic Environment Record entry: Cleadon Windmill
South Tyneside Council Miller's Trail leaflet
Historic England listed building record
Tyne and Wear Historic Environment Record entry: Cleadon Windmill
South Tyneside Council Miller's Trail leaflet
Historic England listed building record