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Tower mill built
A tower corn mill was built at Leven.
Site overview
Leven Tower Mill was a wind-powered corn mill at Leven. It is distinct from Wright's Mill, which was demolished in 1919. The surviving tower-mill record is located at the approximate position of a former Leven tower mill, but its construction date, machinery and final working date have not been established.
Map
Map markers and directions links are provided for location reference only and do not indicate public access or permission to enter a site.
No site photograph is currently available. Images will be added as field visits are carried out.
History
Leven Tower Mill was built as a wind-powered corn mill at Leven. The site is separate from Wright's Mill, which formerly had four sails and a fantail and was demolished in 1919. The surviving tower-mill record marks the location of another Leven tower mill.
Its detailed construction date, working machinery, ownership sequence, closure date and later physical condition remain uncertain.
Timeline
Sources and records
Windmill World site entry
Mills Archive mill record
List of windmills in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Hull Museums Collections photographic record
Windmill Photographic Register
Mills Archive mill record
List of windmills in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Hull Museums Collections photographic record
Windmill Photographic Register