Monument record 1068/1 - Park Mill
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Summary
A mill at Brereton is mentioned in the Domesday Book, 1086. The present mill building is early 19th century and has been out of use for 50 years.
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Full Description
A mill at Brereton is mentioned in Domesday. Present mill building is probably early 19th century, with a high breast wheel 18ft x 6ft. The large pond is silting up and the level has been lowered by c.5ft. The mill has not worked for c. 50 years (1).
<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 75-76/49 Norris J H 1965 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ76NE(M) (Index). SCH2487.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 773 658 (41m by 28m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76NE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BRERETON CUM SMETHWICK, BRERETON CUM SMETHWICK, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | BRERETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 15 2024 4:08PM