Building record 138/2 - Forge Mill, Rode Heath

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Summary

The remains of a once 4 storey cornmill. It was later reduced to 2 storeys, and is now roofless. It was first mentioned in 1830 with a steam engine being recorded on a Tithe Award.

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Full Description

4 storey cornmill later reduced to 2 storeys, and now roofless. 2 wheels, one at each end, equipment removed 1940 (1). First mentioned 1830. Tithe award records a steam engine.


<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 75-6/65 Norris J H 1968 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.

<2> Various, Cheshire History, 17/31 Bott O J P 1986 (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.

<3> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Carter J K 1996 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

<4> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 309 1839 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 75-6/65 Norris J H 1968.
  • <2> Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 17/31 Bott O J P 1986.
  • <3> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Carter J K 1996.
  • <4> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 309 1839.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 807 586 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ85NW
Civil Parish ODD RODE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County ODD RODE, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 30 2002 2:37PM