Museums · North West England
Gayle Mill, North Yorkshire
Gayle Mill, dating from about 1784, is thought to be the oldest structurally unaltered cotton mill in existence. It is located in the Wensleydale hamlet of Gayle, England, 1 mile (2 km) south of the m
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gayle Mill, dating from about 1784, is thought to be the oldest structurally unaltered cotton mill in existence. It is located in the Wensleydale hamlet of Gayle, England, 1 mile (2 km) south of the market town of Hawes. It lies within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The mill is owned by Cultura Trust (formerly known as the North of England Civic Trust (NECT); it was operated by a local volunteer group which paid a modest rent to the owner until March 2018 when the property was closed to enable additional repairs to be undertaken to make it safe for visitors.
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Gayle Mill, dating from about 1784, is thought to be the oldest structurally unaltered cotton mill in existence. It is located in the Wensleydale hamlet of Gayle, England, 1 mile (2 km) south of the market town of Hawes. It lies within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The mill is owned by Cultura Trust (formerly known as the North of England Civic Trust (NECT); it was operated by a local volunteer group which paid a modest rent to the owner until March 2018 when the property was closed to enable additional repairs to be undertaken to make it safe for visitors.
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Background
History
The Grade II* listed mill was built by local hosiers and land owners Oswald and Thomas Routh as a water-powered cotton mill, and was powered by a 22 ft diameter overshot waterwheel. It was turned over to flax and wool spinning by 1813 for the local knitting industry. For a period in the 19th century, it was used for domestic accommodation. It was converted to a sawmill around 1879. The waterwheel was removed and replaced with a Thomson double-vortex turbine, built by Williamsons (now Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd) of Kendal. This is thought to be the only remaining working variety of its type. In its heyday, the 10 hp (7.46 kW) created by the turbine drove a range of woodworking machinery – a…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2999, -2.1995
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hawes
- Postcode
- DL8 3RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Official site
- www.gaylemill.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Gayle Mill, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gayle Mill, North Yorkshire?
- Gayle Mill, North Yorkshire is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.2999°, -2.1995°.
- Is Gayle Mill, North Yorkshire wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Gayle Mill, North Yorkshire. Check ahead for specific facilities.