| Catalogue Finding Number | WYHER/9956 |
| Office record is held at | Historical Environment Record, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service |
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| Title | Crown Saw Mill |
| Description | Former early/mid 19th century industrial steam powered mill building (originally cotton, then later timber) of several builds. Built of coursed sandstone, with a stone slate roof. 3 storey mill building with basement. Left hand portion of the west front (to river) may date to the late 18th century (according to English Heritage’s LBO description); this elevation features ten 1st floor windows, the basement is treated as plinth and has one small arched opening, one large arched opening now blinded, a doorway and 4 square openings all with plain stone surrounds. Windows to ground and 1st floors have flush stone cills and lintels. At the right corner is a low chimney on square corniced base; this is decorated with a number of stone heads located at the bottom of the shaft. The right hand portion of the mill building dates from the early 19th century and is of 2 storeys with basement. East front to yard: 1st floor taking in doors have plain stone surrounds with interrupted jambs. The interior of original mill features cast iron and timber columns which support large scantling timber beams.
(Text edited from English Heritage’s LBO description) |
| Date | 21st century |
| Extent | contact the West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service for information on what is available |
| Level | Item |