Monument record 1478/1 - Site of a medieval watermill
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Summary
Possible site of mill. The remains of a mill, built about 1335 are recorded 'in what is at present a large willow-bed, not far from the junction of the two rivers, the Bollin and the Dean, at Twinney Bridge' Timber uprights of a weir were removed from across the river at this point.
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Full Description
Possible site of mill. Remains of a mill, built about 1335 'in what is at present a large willow-bed, not far from the junction of the two rivers, the Bollin and the Dean, at Twinney Bridge' (1). At SJ83358244 the banks of the Bollin are revetted with masonry, but there are no other remains. Timber uprights of a weir were removed from across the river at this point (2).
<1> Earwaker, J P, 1877-1880, East Cheshire Past & Present, 1/1877/141 (Y) (Book). SCH1080.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ88SW6/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 837 823 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ88SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | POWNALL FEE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | STYAL, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 8 2025 9:47AM