Building record 2608/28 - Sunderland Street Mill

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Summary

Watermill built by George Pearson and George Hordern in 1769 as a water powered silk throwing mill. It had a engine added in October 1804. It was reduced from 5 to 3 storeys in 1935.

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Full Description

Built by George Pearson and George Hordern in 1769 as a water powered silk throwing mill. Had 20 h.p. rotative beam crank engine added in October 1804. Reduced from 5 to 3 storeys in 1935 (1).


<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, /12,26-35,65 (Y) (Book). SCH1093.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Book: Calladine A & Fricker J. 1993. East Cheshire Textile Mills. /12,26-35,65 (Y).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 919 735 (47m by 80m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ97SW
Civil Parish MACCLESFIELD NON PARISH AREA, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MACCLESFIELD, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Feb 1 2024 11:17AM