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.
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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