Restoration of Skidby Mill of delays finally underway

Work to restore a listed mill II is finally underway after it was plagued by a series of delays.

Skidby Mill, near Cottingham, had his sail removed in 2019 after wet rot had been discovered.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council approved the restoration plans in November 2023, but the work was further delayed due to the discovery of the damage from the mill.

The upper limit is to be stopped again this year as soon as repairs have been completed, the Council said.

In addition to delays caused by the discovery of the damage to the 10-ton upper limit of the mill, the advice said that it was “difficult” to secure the services of a specialist Millwright to carry out repairs.

A spokesman added that three failed camps that would have to be produced by a specialist company had to be produced.

In April, City Councilor Richard Meredith said the project was a “real saga from start to finish”.

As soon as the work was carried out, the cap and the fantasy assembly were inspected, repaired, waterproof and decorated before it is reinstalled in the mill later in the year, the council said.

This would then enable the sails to be set to “a later date”, added.

Skidby Mill, which was built in 1821, discontinued the commercial loops in the 1960s, but according to Council officials “a popular symbol” of the region's rural identity.

Council member Barbara Jefferson, a member of the cabinet for Heritage and Coastal, said it was “wonderful” to see the work progress.

'' We worked hard to restore the characteristics of an iconic landmark, which means a lot to the residents, while we inspire our loyal visitors and invite new ones to the region. ''

The restoration is part of a broader initiative of the council to protect the local heritage.