Monument record 1613/1 - Rainow Mill

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Summary

A mill at Rainow is first mentioned in the 16th century. Today only the pool remains at this site.

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Full Description

Site of mill at Rainow, first mentioned 16th century. The pool remains. Site now used by the Water Board (1).


<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 5/A.199 (Index). SCH1000.

<2> Oxford Archaeology North, 2005, Millbrook Boreholes to Lamaload Reservoir, Peak District National Park (Client Report). SCH4711.

No55. The site of a mill at Rainow, first mentioned in the sixteenth century. The pool remains. The water board now uses the site. A visual inspection of the site showed that it is currently very overgrown and no visible sign of the pond could be detected. A wall visible along the side of the River Dean, near this location may be connected.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 5/A.199.
  • <2> Client Report: Oxford Archaeology North. 2005. Millbrook Boreholes to Lamaload Reservoir, Peak District National Park. R2583. N/A. N/A.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 950 757 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ97NE
Civil Parish RAINOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County RAINOW, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 22 2025 4:05PM