Built on land donated by local farmer, Mr. Robert Gill.
Constructed in Aislaby and Blue Bank Stone through public subscription.
22ft tall, designed by French & Wilkins, a firm of Whitby Architects, and built by William Lawson from Sleights. The Architects did not charge a fee.
Total Costs : Construction £360, Clock £35, Incidental Expenses £9,
There was a deficit of £20, but £27 was collected at the unveiling ceremony November 1921, which was attended by Grinkle Miners’ Brass Band.
Refurbished by residents in mid 1990’s with metal railings and landscaping – funding from LEADER 2 and local fundraising. Total costs £2000.
Clock overhauled by Potts of Leeds in 2010 with LEADER Small Scale Enhancements Scheme funding. £800
Maintained by various resident groups up to 2015 : Toc H Society, Hinderwell Branch of the British Legion, LEADER Group). The clock is wound by a volunteer.
Clock overhauled 2019 with funding from North York Moors National Park, who continue to pay annual maintenance costs using Section 106 money from a local mine.
November 2021
