Monument record 2598/4/0 - Sowcar Mill
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Full Description
One of 14 mills built in Bollington and Rainow before 1806. water- powered, with steam as a supplementary power system. Destroyed by fire in 1831 (1). A sluice gate to release water from the mill pond to the west into Harrop Brook is located c.150m to the west of mills location (3). This is probably associated with Oak Bank Mill RE.
<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, /51,63 no. 139 (Y) (Book). SCH1093.
<2> Bryant, A., 1831, Map of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH2114.
<3> Peak District National Park Archaeology Service, 2003, Sowcar Farm, Rainow and Bollington, Cheshire; Archaeological Field Survey for Countryside Stewardship Scheme Upland Option, R2548 (Client Report). SCH4747.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH1093 Book: Calladine A & Fricker J. 1993. East Cheshire Textile Mills. /51,63 no. 139 (Y).
- <2> SCH2114 Maps and Plans: Bryant, A.. 1831. Map of the County Palatine of Chester. 1 inch to 1 1/4 mile.
- <3> SCH4747 Client Report: Peak District National Park Archaeology Service. 2003. Sowcar Farm, Rainow and Bollington, Cheshire; Archaeological Field Survey for Countryside Stewardship Scheme Upland Option. R2548. N/A. N/A. R2548.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 94 78 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97NW |
| Civil Parish | RAINOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Civil Parish | BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BOLLINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 19 2024 12:02PM