Other places · Yorkshire & the Humber
Holgate, York
In or near York.
Holgate, York — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- York · 1.2 km
- Paid entry
About
Holgate, York is a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Holgate Windmill is York's last surviving windmill and the oldest five-sailed mill in the country. Visitors can watch traditional stone-ground flour milling in action and purchase flour to take home. The windmill is a working heritage site that offers a glimpse into the history of milling.
Place summary
Holgate is an area located in York, Yorkshire. It is known for its residential character and proximity to the city centre, featuring a mix of historical and modern architecture. The area is primarily a suburban neighbourhood, offering a glimpse into everyday life in York.
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Background
History
Holgate is mentioned in chronicles as far back as the 14th century. There are many historic buildings within its boundaries, including a restored windmill. The Holgate Windmill sits on Windmill Rise. The current windmill, built in 1770 by George Waud, ceased grinding corn in 1933 and fell into disuse. It has since undergone restoration work overseen by the Holgate windmill Association. There is also mention of a Hob Moor Water Mill located on Holgate Beck, reportedly demolished or fallen in disrepair by 1723. The population of Holgate increased with the building of the Carriageworks in the late 19th century. Holgate was formerly a township of the parish of St. Mary - Bishophill Junior being…
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- Coordinates
- 53.9578, -1.1114
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO26 4TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Nearest railway station
- York — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10:00am–12:30pm
- Official site
- www.holgatewindmill.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Holgate, York (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holgate, York?
- Holgate, York is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO26 4TX), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is Holgate, York?
- Holgate, York — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holgate, York?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO26 4TX.
- How do I get to Holgate, York?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO26 4TX.