Windmills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dandy Mill
In or near Brotherton.
Dandy Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontefract Monkhill · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dandy Mill is a historic windmill in Yorkshire — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. It sits within the Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pontefract Monkhill, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area WF8.
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Place summary
Dandy Mill is a windmill located in Yorkshire, within the unparished area of Wakefield. It is a notable example of industrial heritage in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7018, -1.2936
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF8 2JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- Nearest railway station
- Pontefract Monkhill — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: w1117609961 (ODbL)
- commons: Dandy Mill, Pontefract.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Kitchen
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Keep
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Gascoigne Tower
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dandy Mill?
- Dandy Mill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF8 2JZ), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Dandy Mill?
- Dandy Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dandy Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Pontefract Monkhill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF8 2JZ.
- Is Dandy Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Dandy Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dandy Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Pontefract Monkhill, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF8 2JZ.