Building record 2608/69 - Byrons Mill

Built in the 1840s (1 & 2) or 1850-60 (3), Byrons Mill was a twin in plan and scale to Albion Mill. Built with strengthened flooring, supported by cast iron columns to compensate for the vibration of powerlooms (1). Red brick on rubble stone basement and ground floor. 4 storeys, 15 bays, the central 5 advanced. Giant pilasters topped by stone finials mark the angles. 2 towers project from the rear, housing the stairs (3). Lean to engine house against the central tower, containing the mounting block, cast iron frame and flywheel of a 12 h.p. single cylinder vertical steam engine, replaced in 1904 by a gas engine. Internal manually operated hoist. Powerlooms installed from 1901 (1), but Ashmore claims 1888 (2). Also known as London Road Mill (1), and Wilshaw's Mill (2).

<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, /82-87 (Y) (Book). SCH1093.

<2> Ashmore, O, 1982, The Industrial Archaeology of North West England, /45 (Book). SCH3181.

<3> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 886-1/8/118 (Report). SCH1934.

<4> Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Revised List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, Borough of Macclesfield 1994/ 88 (Unpublished Report). SCH4570.