Monument record 164/0/2 - Congleton Mill
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The town mill of Congleton was situated on the River Dane, earliest reference c.1307. A fulling mill is also mentioned in 1386 (1). Reference to repairs and associated works (2). It was perhaps superseded by a later watermill (164/0/3) and the site used for textile production (1).
<1> Various, Cheshire History, 11/60 Bott O J P 1983 (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.
<2> Thompson, P, 1981, Congleton - The Archaeological Potential of a Town, /6 (Report). SCH968.
<3> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 76/33-71 Norris J H 1966 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH811 Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 11/60 Bott O J P 1983.
- <2> SCH968 Report: Thompson, P. 1981. Congleton - The Archaeological Potential of a Town. Cheshire Monographs 3. /6.
- <3> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 76/33-71 Norris J H 1966.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 859 633 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SE |
| Civil Parish | CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CONGLETON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 15 2021 4:03PM