Monument record 998/2 - Site of Peck Mill, Alvanley

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Summary

Mill shown on Bryant's map of Cheshire of 1831. Historic records of a mill in Alvanley first mentioned first mentioned in 1208-1226 and later in 1552.

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Full Description

<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 B., 2020, Mill Research Report, Dunham on the Hill (Unpublished Report).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 Maps and Plans: Bryant, A.. 1831. Map of the County Palatine of Chester. 1 inch to 1 1/4 mile. [Mapped feature: #54744 ]
  • <2> Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 11/54 Bott O J P 1983.
  • <3> Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 14/30-31 Bott O J P 1984.
  • <4> Article in Journal: Bott O J P. 1986. Cornmill sites in Cheshire 1066-1850 Part 6. Cheshire History. 17.
  • <5> Unpublished Report: Keogh, David.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

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Record last edited

May 14 2025 3:54PM