Monument record 1244/1 - Booths Mill
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Summary
Site of a 14th century watermill on Marthall Brook, east of Knutsford. Only the wheel shaft remained of the original milling machinery and the building was of some age with fine roof trusses. There was a turbine installed and used up to 1943 when the dam burst. Milling continued until 1965, using electricity. The site is now cleared and redeveloped.
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Full Description
Booths Mill, a 14th century watermill site on Marthall Brook, east of Knutsford (1). Milling continued until 1965, using electricity. Only the wheel shaft remained, but the building was of some age with fine roof trusses. There was a turbine installed and used up to 1943 when the dam burst (2).
<1> Various, Cheshire History, 11/59 Bott O J P 1983 (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.
<2> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 75-6/62 Norris J H 1965 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 76 79 (167m by 285m) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ77NE |
| Civil Parish | KNUTSFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MOBBERLEY, MOBBERLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 16 2024 1:11PM