Monument record 183/6 - Hough Mill

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Summary

The site of the manorial mill of Wybunbury was created in c.1241 by Bishop of Lichfield. Though no mill stands today, some stonework of the weir and foundations of the mill have been identified.

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Full Description

Hough Mill. The site of the manorial mill of Wybunbury was created in c.1241 by Bishop of Lichfield. Norris found some stonework of the weir and foundations of the mill (1). There was a mill located on Ordnance Survey maps as late as the Second Edition (4).


<1> Various, Cheshire History, 11/55 Bott O J P 1983 (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.

<2> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 3/64 (Y) (Book). SCH3228.

<2> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol .III p.64 (Book). SCH3228.

<3> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 75/33-71 Norris J H 1965 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1896-98, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2472.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 11/55 Bott O J P 1983.
  • <2> Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. 3/64 (Y).
  • <2> Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. vol .III p.64.
  • <3> Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 75/33-71 Norris J H 1965.
  • <4> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1896-98. Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 6 inch to 1 mile.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 703 494 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ74NW
Civil Parish HOUGH, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County WALGHERTON, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 20 2018 3:10PM