Monument record 2626/1 - Wards End Mill

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Summary

Site of watermill reputedly powered by water pumped out of the Wardsend Pit.

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Type and Period (4)

Full Description

<1> Norris J.H., 1968, The Water-Powered Corn Mills of Cheshire, p.70 (Article in Journal). SCH6001.

The water supply came mainly from pumping at Poynton collieries.

<2> Bott O J P, 1985, Cornmill sites in Cheshire 1066-1850 Part 5 (continued), p.30 (Article in Journal). SCH8844.

A nineteenth century watermill powered by water pumped out of the Colliery.

<2> Bott O J P, 1986, Cornmill sites in Cheshire 1066-1850 Part 6, p.30 (Article in Journal). SCH6108.

A nineteenth century watermill powered by water pumped out of the Colliery.

<3> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Edwards R, 03/04/2017 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

The pond depicted on the tithe map (see 4) and near the location provided by Norris (1) may be the former mill pond.

<4> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 3/2. c.1850 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Article in Journal: Norris J.H.. 1968. The Water-Powered Corn Mills of Cheshire. Transactions of the Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 75-76. p.70.
  • <2> Article in Journal: Bott O J P. 1986. Cornmill sites in Cheshire 1066-1850 Part 6. Cheshire History. 17. p.30.
  • <2> Article in Journal: Bott O J P. 1985. Cornmill sites in Cheshire 1066-1850 Part 5 (continued). Cheshire History. 16. p.30.
  • <3> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Edwards R, 03/04/2017.
  • <4> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 3/2. c.1850.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 93 82 (point) Approximate Position
Map sheet SJ98SW
Civil Parish ADLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County ADLINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 28 2024 4:40PM