Monument record 1119/1/4 - Wheelock Top Works
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Summary
Salt works built alongside the canal and between the canal and the railway. Not appearing in the 1838 tithe award but its layout and lack of railway access suggests it was established before 1851. Lack of documentation, initial ownership not certain. Owned by James Blackwell in the 1860's and ultimately became part of Salt Union. Probably closed down at same time as the Whitehall works. The name "Wheelock Top Works" is a potential source of confusion. See 1875 and 1908 25in OS maps.
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Full Description
Salt works built alongside the canal and between the canal and the railway. Not appearing in the 1838 tithe award but its layout and lack of railway access suggests it was established before 1851. Lack of documentation, initial ownership not certain. Owned by James Blackwell in the 1860's and ultimately became part of Salt Union. Probably closed down at same time as the Whitehall works. The name "Wheelock Top Works" is a potential source of confusion. See 1875 and 1908 25in OS maps. Now part of the golf course (1).
<1> Twigg G D, 1994, Salt Working In Cheshire, /8 (Report). SCH2919.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2919 Report: Twigg G D. 1994. Salt Working In Cheshire. N/A. /8.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 767 588 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ75NE |
| Civil Parish | BETCHTON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BETCHTON, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2024 3:08PM