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Tower mill built
A tower corn mill was built at Claxton.
Site overview
Claxton Windmill was a tower corn mill near Claxton. It is recorded as a wind-powered corn mill, but its construction date, machinery, working sequence and final closure date have not been established. The site is retained as the location of a former tower mill associated with Claxton.
Map
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No site photograph is currently available. Images will be added as field visits are carried out.
History
Claxton Windmill was built as a wind-powered tower corn mill near Claxton. The detailed development and operation of the mill remain uncertain, including its date of construction, machinery and final working date. The site is recorded as a tower corn mill and preserves the location of one of the former windmill sites east of York.
Timeline
Sources and records
Windmill World site entry
Mills Archive mill record
Gregory and Turner: Windmills of Yorkshire
Mills Archive mill record
Gregory and Turner: Windmills of Yorkshire