Monument record 2452 - Shrewbridge

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Summary

A new salt works was built by Viscount Cholmondeley in 1793 just outside Nantwich township. It seems likely that the works closed due to flooding in the early 19th century.

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A new salt works constructed by Viscount Cholmondeley in 1793 on Shrewbridge meadow; west of the river and outside Nantwich township. It seems likely that the works closed due to flooding in the early 19th century. A detailed account book for 1793 - 179 ? (250pp) and several leases are in the Cholmondeley papers (1).


<1> Twigg G D, 1994, Salt Working In Cheshire, /4 (Report). SCH2919.

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  • <1> Report: Twigg G D. 1994. Salt Working In Cheshire. N/A. /4.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 64 50 (point) 6 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ65SW
Civil Parish AUSTERSON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BADDINGTON, ACTON, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

May 16 2025 12:27PM