Monument record 998/2 - Site of Peck Mill, Alvanley
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<1> Bryant, A., 1831, Map of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH2114.
"Peck Mill" marked at this location on the brook
<2> Various, Cheshire History, 11/54 Bott O J P 1983 (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.
A watermill site on Peck Mill Brook. First mentioned in 1208-1226.
<3> Various, Cheshire History, 14/30-31 Bott O J P 1984 (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.
(481 734) Peck Mill east of Dunam-on-the-Hill, a watermill site. See Peck Mill recorded in 1208-26. The Tudor references may be to' the same mill, but Bryant indicates two mills here in 1831,
In Alvanley township. 1552 EPNS (Ormerod 2nd edn. Vol II p. 82); 1819 Greenwood; 1831 Bryant; 1844 TA Alvanley EDT 14.
<4> Bott O J P, 1986, Cornmill sites in Cheshire 1066-1850 Part 6 (Article in Journal). SCH6108.
482 731 Peak or Peck Mill east of Dunham on the Hill.
Bryant's Map shows 2 watermills at this site; the Tithe Map shows one; little remains. The first mill on the adjoining sites was recorded in 1208-26.
<5> Keogh, David. B., 2020, Mill Research Report, Dunham on the Hill (Unpublished Report). SCH9269.
Bryant shows another likely watermill site just north of Peck Mill on Peck Mill Brook.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1>XY SCH2114 Maps and Plans: Bryant, A.. 1831. Map of the County Palatine of Chester. 1 inch to 1 1/4 mile. [Mapped feature: #54744 ]
- <2> SCH811 Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 11/54 Bott O J P 1983.
- <3> SCH811 Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 14/30-31 Bott O J P 1984.
- <4> SCH6108 Article in Journal: Bott O J P. 1986. Cornmill sites in Cheshire 1066-1850 Part 6. Cheshire History. 17.
- <5> SCH9269 Unpublished Report: Keogh, David. B.. 2020. Mill Research Report. Dunham on the Hill.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 4811 7337 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ47SE |
| Civil Parish | ALVANLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ALVANLEY, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 14 2025 3:54PM