Building record 10881/2 - Hydroelectric station at the Dee Mills
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Summary
The Dee Mills were converted into an early hydro-electric station in the early 20th century. The station opened in 1913 providing 40% of the city’s electricity supply, however, the rapid increase in demand meant that by 1946 it was providing a mere 2% and the station closed in 1951. The station was subsequently converted into a water pumping station.
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Full Description
<1> Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds), 2005, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vii, The City of Chester - The City of Chester, Culture, Buildings, Institutions, p106 (Book). SCH6522.
The Dee Mills were converted into an early hydro-electric station in the early 20th century. The station opened in 1913 providing 40% of the city’s electricity supply, however, the rapid increase in demand meant that by 1946 it was providing a mere 2% and the station closed in 1951. The station was subsequently converted into a water pumping station.
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- <1> SCH6522 Book: Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds). 2005. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vii, The City of Chester - The City of Chester, Culture, Buildings, Institutions. p106.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 406 657 (22m by 28m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 4 2024 1:37PM