Building record 2608/34 - Pickford Street Mill

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Summary

Silk Mill Built between 1789 and 1804, as a horse powered silk mill. It was bought by John Brocklehurst in 1827, for a fraction of its original cost.

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Built between 1789 & 1804, as a horse powered silk mill. Bought by John Brocklehurst in 1827, for a fraction of its original cost (1). Called Pickford Street "C" Mill on County Treasures Record (2).


<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, /57,71 (Y) (Book). SCH1093.

<2> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 5/IA 517 0 1984 (Y) (Index). SCH1000.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Calladine A & Fricker J. 1993. East Cheshire Textile Mills. /57,71 (Y).
  • <2> Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 5/IA 517 0 1984 (Y).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 917 734 (26m by 38m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ97SW
Civil Parish MACCLESFIELD NON PARISH AREA, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MACCLESFIELD, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

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Record last edited

Feb 1 2024 11:17AM