Monument record 4423 - Flint Crushing Mill, Byley

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Summary

Flint Crushing Mill marked on the First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch to 1mile maps. It probably crushed the flint for the pottery industry. A mill race to the north that connects to the River Dane. No structures visible on 1940s aerial photographs though the mill race earthworks can be seen.

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Full Description

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

Flint Crushing Mill marked on the First Edition Ordnance Survey 25inch to 1mile maps. There is a mill race to the north that connects to the River Dane.

<2> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.

No structures visible on 1940s aerial photographs though the mill race earthworks can be seen.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 694 672 (291m by 222m) Central Point
Map sheet SJ66NE
Historic Township/Parish/County CROXTON, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish BYLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

May 22 2024 3:04PM