Monument record 2090/2 - Swanbach Mill

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Summary

This Mill is believed to have been working until 1918 and is marked as New Mill on 19th century maps. The three storey brick building is now used as part of the farm buildings.

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Full Description

The three storey brick building is now a cow shed and store, part of Swanbach Mill Farm. The pool was to the left (east) of the mill, and provided quite a big fall. The mill is said to have worked until 1918 (1). It is marked on Bryant as New Mill (4). The approximate grid reference is given to a group of farm buildings at Swanbach Mill Farm.


<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 75-6/71 Norris J H 1968 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.

<2> Various, Cheshire History, 17/29 Bott O J P 1986 (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.

<3> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 7/IA.046 0 1984 (Y) (Index). SCH1000.

<4> Bryant, A., 1831, Map of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH2114.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 75-6/71 Norris J H 1968.
  • <2> Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 17/29 Bott O J P 1986.
  • <3> Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 7/IA.046 0 1984 (Y).
  • <4> Maps and Plans: Bryant, A.. 1831. Map of the County Palatine of Chester. 1 inch to 1 1/4 mile.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 65 42 (point) Approximate Position
Map sheet SJ64SE
Civil Parish AUDLEM, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County AUDLEM, AUDLEM, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 7 2025 2:30PM