Monument record 2259/2 - Roughwood Works

<1> Twigg G D, 1994, Salt Working In Cheshire, p.10 (Report). SCH2919.

Roughwood Works was established in the 1780s or 90s following the Trent and Mersey Canal's construction and was located alongside the canal at Hassall Green. It replaced the original Higher Roughwood Works (CHER 2259/1) in nearby Roughwood Hollow which was established in 1693. Brine was pumped from the original brine shaft in the valley bottom to a reservoir in the field (named Reservoir Field on 2) by the canal locks and across the road from the new works (1).

<2> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 44/2 c.1841 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

The saltworks buildings are clearly depicted. Two reservoirs are depicted in the adjacent field.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1881-2, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ75NE 1882 (Maps and Plans). SCH2474.

There is no trace of the saltworks on this map.