Monument record 136/2/1 - Lawton (South) Mill
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Summary
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Bott O J P, 1986, Cornmill sites in Cheshire 1066-1850 Part 6, p.31 (Article in Journal). SCH6108.
Little remains of the mill.
<2> Burdett, P. P., 1777, A Survey of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH113.
This map depicts a watermill to the south of the road, though the road may have been shifted south as part of the development of the park at Lawton Hall.
<3> Norris J.H., 1968, The Water-Powered Corn Mills of Cheshire, p.66 (Article in Journal). SCH6001.
Depicted on Burdett’s map (see 2). Apart form some ashlar stones and a small weir, there is no real evidence.
<4> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Edwards R, 11/11/2022 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
One of two watermills on the Lawton Estate which may have been the site of the iron furnace built by John Turner (see CHER 139).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SCH6108 Article in Journal: Bott O J P. 1986. Cornmill sites in Cheshire 1066-1850 Part 6. Cheshire History. 17. p.31. [Mapped feature: #54778 p.31]
- <2> SCH113 Maps and Plans: Burdett, P. P.. 1777. A Survey of the County Palatine of Chester.
- <3> SCH6001 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.66.
- <4> SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Edwards R, 11/11/2022.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 82 55 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ85NW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHURCH LAWTON, CHURCH LAWTON, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | CHURCH LAWTON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 11 2022 1:25PM