Monument record 2608/35 - Pickford Street "B" Mill

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Summary

Water powered mill built for cotton spinning in the mid-late 1780's. It was also used for silk spinning. The water flow was regulated by a sluice on Dam's Brook.

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Full Description

Water powered mill built for cotton spinning in the mid-late 1780s. Used for silk. Water flow was regulated by a sluice on Dam's Brook (1). Called Heath's Mill on County Treasures Record (2).


<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, /36,59 (Y) (Book). SCH1093.

<2> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 5/IA.518 0 1984 (Y) (Index). SCH1000.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Calladine A & Fricker J. 1993. East Cheshire Textile Mills. /36,59 (Y).
  • <2> Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 5/IA.518 0 1984 (Y).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 918 734 (25m by 29m) (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

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 1 2024 11:17AM