Monument record 1481/3 - Bollin Mill - Weir

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Summary

A weir on the River Bollin which diverted water from the river to the nineteenth century mill building of Bollin Mill via a leat. The first documentary evidence to Bollin Mill dates from 1246.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Norris J.H., 1968, The Water-Powered Corn Mills of Cheshire, p.62 (Article in Journal). SCH6001.

The leat, now dry, can be traced from the weir with its wood sluice frame and paddle and along the side of the bank and under the road to Wilmslow Park and then into the builder's yard.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ8581, 1874 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

This map depicts the weir across the River Bollin at this location.

<3> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps, 05/07/2021 (Maps and Plans). SCH4491.

The weir is still extant.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article in Journal: Norris J.H.. 1968. The Water-Powered Corn Mills of Cheshire. Transactions of the Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 75-76. p.62.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ8581, 1874.
  • <3>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps. 05/07/2021. [Mapped features: #53836 05/07/2021; #53837 05/07/2021]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 856 811 (11m by 13m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ88SE
Civil Parish WILMSLOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BOLLIN FEE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 8 2025 1:01PM