Monument record 15053 - Site of Acton Windmill
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Full Description
<1> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 416/2b, unknown (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.
This map depicts a circular building and two road side rectangular buildings . It is labelled Windmill. Plot 291 is described as House, Mill and Garden.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6074, (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
Circular building and roadside square buildings are situated within an area of Orchard. Labelled Acton Windmill (flour).
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6074, (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.
Windmill is longer shown. A large house and gardens now shown called "The Woodlands" ( see CHER 6022).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH3266 Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 416/2b, unknown.
- <2>XY SCH2462 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ6074,. [Mapped features: #52979 ; #52980 ; #52981 ; #52982 ; #52983 ]
- <3> SCH3848 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1896-1898. Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 in to 1 mile (1:2500). SJ6074,.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 6033 7444 (87m by 79m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67SW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 27 2024 2:30PM