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Knox Mill

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The mill, in 2021

Knox Mill, also known as Hartwith Mill, is a historic building in Hartwith cum Winsley, a village in North Yorkshire, in England.

The watermill was constructed in the early 19th century, to spin flax.[1] Later in the century, a house was added to the right of the mill.[2] The mill was later converted to spin twine, and then in the 1920s it was used as a sawmill.[3] It was later converted into housing. It was grade II listed in 1987, along with a kiln and outbuildings.[2]

The mill is built of gritstone, with roofs of grey slate and stone slate, shaped kneelers and gable coping. The main block has a three-storey two-bay mill house, and a taller three-storey three-bay mill to the left. On the right is a later projecting house, and on the left is a projecting mill building. The mill house has a blocked cart entrance with a window inserted, and the windows in all parts are sashes. At right angles on the left is a covered waterwheel, and on the left return is an external staircase. Much of the Victorian machinery survives, including drive shafts and gearing.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Giles, Colum; Goodall, Ian H. (1992). Yorkshire Textile Mills. HM Stationery Office. ISBN 9780113000388.
  2. ^ a b c "Hartwith Mill". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Hartwith Heritage Walk" (PDF). Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Retrieved 8 December 2024.